# Alaska Stat. § 13.26.001: Adoption of standards of practice

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.001

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 13.26.001
- **Heading:** Adoption of standards of practice
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13.26 / Section 13.26.001

## Text

It is the policy of the state that all guardians and conservators, when making decisions for their wards or protected persons, shall abide by the highest ethical standards of decision making and shall consider the standards of practice adopted by the department by regulation. The department shall adopt standards of practice for guardians and conservators and, before doing so, shall review the standards of practice adopted by a national organization with expertise in the area of standards of practice for guardians and conservators, such as the National Guardianship Association.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.001 Adoption of standards of practice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.001.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.005 Definitions and use of terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.005.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.010 Jurisdiction of subject matter; consolidation of proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.021 Court records of proceedings; access; sealing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.021.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.031 Facility of payment or delivery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.031.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.041 Appointment of a guardian ad litem.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.041.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.051 Delegation of powers over incapacitated adult by parent or guardian.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.051.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.066 Delegation of powers over minor child.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.066.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.101 Status of guardian of minor; general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.101.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.121 Testamentary appointment of guardian of minor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.121.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.126 Objection by minor of 14 or older to testamentary appointment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.126.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.132 Court appointment of guardian of minor; conditions for appointment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.132.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.137 Venue for proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.137.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.143 Court appointment of guardian of minor; qualifications; priority of minor's nominee and adult family member.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.143.md)

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