Definitions

In these rules: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) “Alternatives to guardianship” has the same meaning as is assigned in Section 1002.0015 of the Estates Code. “Court investigator” means a person appointed under Subchapter D of Chapter 1054 of the Estates Code. “Court visitor” means a person appointed to conduct evaluations of wards and file reports with the court under Subchapter C of Chapter 1054 of the Estates Code. “Probate judge” means a constitutional county court judge, statutory county court judge, statutory probate judge, or any associate judge who has jurisdiction over guardianship. “Proposed ward” means a person for whom an application for the appointment of a guardian has been filed but who is not under guardianship. “Supports and services” has the same meaning as is assigned in Section 1002.031 of the Estates Code. (g) “Ward” means a person under guardianship.