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Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act

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Short Title

Definitions

International Application of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act

Communication Between Courts

Cooperation Between Courts

Taking Testimony in Another State

Definitions; Significant Connection Factors

Exclusive Basis

Jurisdiction

Special Jurisdiction

Exclusive and Continuing Jurisdiction

Appropriate Forum

Jurisdiction Declined by Reason of Conduct

Notice of Proceeding

Proceedings in More Than One State

Transfer of Guardianship or Conservatorship to Another State

Accepting Guardianship or Conservatorship Transferred From Another State

Registration of Guardianship Orders

Registration of Protective Orders

Effect of Registration

Uniformity of Application and Construction

Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

Transitional Provision