Best practices and model legislation for guardianship proceedings

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Title 34—CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > Subtitle II—Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 217—ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION AND PROSECUTION > SUBCHAPTER V—MISCELLANEOUS

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The Attorney General shall publish best practices for improving guardianship proceedings and model legislation relating to guardianship proceedings for the purpose of preventing elder abuse.

( Pub. L. 115–70, title V, § 505 , Oct. 18, 2017 , 131 Stat. 1217 .)

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