Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 108.02

As amended through October 28, 2024

Rule 108.02 - Guardian Not Lawyer for Any Party

The guardian ad litem shall not be a lawyer for any party to the action.

Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 108.02

Cross Reference: Minn. R. Civ. P. 17.

Task Force Comment-1991 Adoption

This rule requires all discussions with a guardian ad litem regarding a case to be made as if the guardian ad litem were a party. It does not prohibit general discussions or briefing of guardians ad litem or potential guardians ad litem from taking place ex parte.

In personal injury actions, neither the lawyer nor any member of the lawyer's firm should be guardian. For the same reason, such a lawyer should not accept a referral fee with respect to the guardianship.

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