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How Connecticut guardianship works: Probate Court guardians for children, conservators for adults on clear and convincing proof, counsel, standby guardians.
Kentucky guardianship: the Commonwealth proves disability by clear and convincing evidence, usually to a jury; partial guardianship is preferred.
Shooting fish, drunk in a mine, junk dealers, sheep ears and hats in theaters: 5 claims about weird Wyoming laws checked against the Wyoming Statutes.
How Kansas guardianship works under the act in effect since January 1, 2026: clear and convincing proof, a lawyer for every adult respondent, limited guardianship first.
Margarine for butter, cheese with apple pie, highly pleasing butter, lutefisk, microchips and stones at trains: 6 claims about weird Wisconsin laws checked.
Roadkill, ferrets, duelists in office, the $1 swearing fine and whistling underwater: 5 claims about weird West Virginia laws checked against the Code.
How Iowa guardianship works: chapter 633 for adults, chapter 232D juvenile court for minors, clear and convincing proof, when counsel is appointed, standby petitions.
Bigfoot, shoe-fitting X-rays, Everett hypnotists, outward-opening doors and hugging while driving: 5 claims about weird Washington laws checked.
Sunday raccoon hunting, Richmond snowballs and swearing on the phone or CB radio: 3 claims about weird Virginia laws checked against the Code of Virginia and Richmond's code.
Painted horses, the right to dry, the billboard ban and a giraffe tied to a telephone pole: 4 claims about weird Vermont laws checked against the statutes.
Happy hour bans, swearing in Logan, mandatory milk, herds on city streets, biting in MMA and dogs in packs: 6 claims about weird Utah laws checked.
Encyclopedias with beer recipes, milking a neighbor's cow, wire cutters and honking in El Paso: 7 claims about weird Texas laws checked against the code.