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MGL 190B, Article 5A. Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act

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Part 1. General provisions

§ 5A-101 Short title
§ 5A-102 Definitions
§ 5A-103 International application of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act
§ 5A-104 Communication between courts
§ 5A-105 Cooperation between courts
§ 5A-106 Taking testimony in another state

Part 2. Jurisdiction

§ 5A-201 Definitions; significant connection factors
§ 5A-202 Exclusive basis
§ 5A-203 Jurisdiction
§ 5A-204 Special jurisdiction
§ 5A-205 Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction
§ 5A-206 Appropriate forum
§ 5A-207 Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct
§ 5A-208 Notice of proceeding
§ 5A-209 Proceedings in more than one state

Part 3. Transfer of guardianship or conservatorship

§ 5A-301 Transfer of guardianship or conservatorship to another state
§ 5A-302 Accepting guardianship or conservatorship transferred from another state

Part 4. Registration and recognition of orders from other states

§ 5A-401 Registration of guardianship orders
§ 5A-402 Registration of protective orders
§ 5A-403 Effect of registration

Part 5. Miscellaneous provisions

§ 5A-501 Uniformity of application and construction
§ 5A-502 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
§ 5A-503 Transitional provision

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