(2) If the respondent resides in an institution by reason of an order of a court, the proceeding may be commenced in the county where that court sits.
(3) If the respondent does not reside in this state and is not present in this state, a conservatorship proceeding may be commenced in any county where property of the respondent is located.
(4) The court may transfer a protective proceeding at any time to another court if the transfer is in the best interests of the respondent or protected person. [1995 c.664 §4]