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Florida Guardianship Law: Procedures, Requirements, and Roles, Exams of Business Administration

Nottingham Trent University (NTU)Business Administration

A comprehensive overview of florida guardianship law, outlining key procedures, requirements, and roles of involved parties. it details the qualifications for serving as a guardian, different types of guardianships (plenary, limited, standby, etc.), and the responsibilities of guardians, courts, and attorneys. the document also includes a series of review questions and answers, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals seeking to understand florida's guardianship system. it covers topics such as pre-need guardians, emergency temporary guardianships, and the roles of various stakeholders in the guardianship process. The information is presented in a question-and-answer format, facilitating understanding and retention.

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GUARDIANSHIP STATE
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Florida Guardianship Chapter - ans744
Plenary Guardianship - ansTotal loss of rights of a person; Guardian can make all decisions
regarding healthcare, and financial
Incompetency was replaced by... - ansIncapacity
Qualifications to serve as a guardian.... - ans1- over the age of 18
2- no felony charges
3- not a service provider
4- never charged with abuse, abandonment, or neglect
5- not a creditor
Qualifications Florida Statute - ans744.309
Criminal investigation statute - ans744.3135
Criminal investigation statute terms - ansguardians, including all of their employees that have
a fiduciary responsibility to the guardian's wards undergo LEVEL 2 criminal investigations
initially, then every 5 years. It is completed VIA Electronic fingerprinting . A LEVEL 1 must
be conducted every 2 years
Blanket Fiduciary Bond - ansEach professional guardian who files a petition for appointment
is required to post a blanket fiduciary bond with the clerk of the court in the county where the
guardian's primary place of business is located. The bond must be in the amount of $50,000.
Annual premium can range from 250-500
Registration - ansEach guardian must register with the OPPG, formally SPGO. you need:
1- completion of 40-hour course
2- letter indicating passage of state exam
3- copy of 50,000 blanket bond
4- credit history report
5- check for registration fee- $35
Parens Patrie - ans"King as Father"- responsibility and protection and care for the mentally
disabled person with the King. Current practices recognize the state as the "Father".
Guardian Advocate for mentally ill - ans394.4598
-Persona appointed to make medical and mental health decisions for an individual who has
been hospitalized under FS 394
Guardian Advocate - ansAppoints guardian for people who have developmental disabilities.
Once appointed, the guardian advocate is governed by FS 744 and must abide by same
requirements as other court appointed guardians
Pre-need guardian - ans744.3045
- Competent adult may name a preneed guardian to serve in the event of becoming
incapacitated. Written declaration can be filed with the clerk of court
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Florida Guardianship Chapter - ans Plenary Guardianship - ansTotal loss of rights of a person; Guardian can make all decisions regarding healthcare, and financial Incompetency was replaced by... - ansIncapacity Qualifications to serve as a guardian.... - ans1- over the age of 18 2 - no felony charges 3 - not a service provider 4 - never charged with abuse, abandonment, or neglect 5 - not a creditor Qualifications Florida Statute - ans744. Criminal investigation statute - ans744. Criminal investigation statute terms - ansguardians, including all of their employees that have a fiduciary responsibility to the guardian's wards undergo LEVEL 2 criminal investigations initially, then every 5 years. It is completed VIA Electronic fingerprinting. A LEVEL 1 must be conducted every 2 years Blanket Fiduciary Bond - ansEach professional guardian who files a petition for appointment is required to post a blanket fiduciary bond with the clerk of the court in the county where the guardian's primary place of business is located. The bond must be in the amount of $50,000. Annual premium can range from 250- 500 Registration - ansEach guardian must register with the OPPG, formally SPGO. you need: 1 - completion of 40-hour course 2 - letter indicating passage of state exam 3 - copy of 50,000 blanket bond 4 - credit history report 5 - check for registration fee- $ Parens Patrie - ans"King as Father"- responsibility and protection and care for the mentally disabled person with the King. Current practices recognize the state as the "Father". Guardian Advocate for mentally ill - ans394.

  • Persona appointed to make medical and mental health decisions for an individual who has been hospitalized under FS 394 Guardian Advocate - ansAppoints guardian for people who have developmental disabilities. Once appointed, the guardian advocate is governed by FS 744 and must abide by same requirements as other court appointed guardians Pre-need guardian - ans744.
  • Competent adult may name a preneed guardian to serve in the event of becoming incapacitated. Written declaration can be filed with the clerk of court

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  • Within 20 days after assuming duties, the preneed guardian must petition the court for confirmation of appointment Natural Guardian - ans744.
  • Mother and father
  • Or parent who holds sole custody
  • Or mother who gave birth out of wedlock Voluntary Guardian - ans744.
  • petition for appointment of a guardian must be accompanied by a certificate of licensed physician specifying he or she has examined the petitioner and that the petitioner is competent to understand Advantages for ward under voluntary guardianship - ans- receive copies of initial and annual reports
  • approve or disapprove actions of guardian
  • approve or disapprove of guardian fees
  • terminate the guardianship at any time as long as he or she is competent Emergency Temporary Guardianship - ans744.
  • Prior to appointment of a guardian but after a petition for determination has been filed, appoint an emergency temporary guardian for the person or property, or both of an alleged incapacitated person.
  • court must find there appears to be imminent danger that the physical or mental health or safety of the person will be seriously impaired. Or that the property is in danger of being wasted. The Temp. guardianship ends after 90 days or when the temp. guardian becomes permanent ,whichever comes first Plenary Guardianship - ans744.
  • guardian can exercise all delegable legal rights and powers Limited guardianship - ans744.
  • appointed by the court to exercise only those rights specifically designated by the court order which has been entered after the court has found the incapacitated person lacks capacity.
  • the ward will receive notice of petitions and reports because there is assumed some degree of capacity under a limited guardianship Standby guardian - ans744.
  • given the power to serve as guardian in the event the currently serving guardian dies or becomes incapacitated himself.
  • Allows for continuity of care of the ward Veterans guardianship - ans744.
  • Veterans Administration may determine that a person who is receiving a veteran's pension is not able to manage these funds and requires someone to do this for him.

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  • not uncommon for two separate guardians to be appointed; one for property and one for person guardianship of minors - ans744. in any case where a minor is a beneficiary under a Will orcas a claim for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death in which gross settlement for the claim of the minor equals or exceeds 15k. court may appoint guardian ad litem to represent minor's interest. Role the guardian - ans-advocate for the ward
  • surrogate decision-maker
  • coordinator and monitor of services
  • financial planner and asset manager Role of the courts - ans-appointing counsel to represent alleged incapacitated person
  • presiding at the adjudicatory hearing and making determination of capacity
  • reviewing and approving guardianship initial and annual reports
  • adjudicating claims and lawsuits related to guardianship matters
  • monitoring the conduct of guardians Initial/Annual guardian plans - ansClerk's office has 30 days to complete the review once it has been filed and 90 days from the date of filing to complete the review. Role of attorneys - ans-To represent alleged incapacitated persons during proceedings
  • Last duty is to review initial plan and inventory then they are dismissed
  • Known as Attorney of Record Initial report - ansGuardian is required to file an initial guardian plan within 60 days after the LOGs have been signed Annual guardian plan - ansGuardian must file a report within 90 days after the end of the reporting year that lists the ward's residences during the year, medical treatment provided, and if the guardian will request restoration of any rights. Parens Patriae has given rise to the states' authority to intervene in an individual's life in order to protect the person from harming himself or others in the following ways... - ans- guardianship
  • Baker Act
  • Protective services
  • Involuntary treatment for substance abuse or mental illness Laws governing guardianship may only be amended or changed by - ansthe FL Legislature Each Judicial circuit may impose its own rules and policies in addition to state law... - ansTrue FL Guardianship laws are found in F.S. Chapter - ans Roles NOT appropriate for a guardian to fill - ans-surrogate family
  • caregiver

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  • therapist
  • re-former
  • companion
  • warden or savior The state of FL ------- recognize and accept an order Adjudicating incapacity that was filed in another state - ansDOES accept A plenary guardian means.... - ansAll delegable rights have been removed. 4 major roles of guardian are - ans-advocate for ward
  • surrogate decision-maker
  • Administer and monitor services
  • financial planner/asset manager A minor's guardianship will be established when a child under the age of 18 receives funds as a result of - ans-inheritance or lawsuit that exceeds $15k 2 major requirements to establish a voluntary guardianship are that the proposed ward must be - ans-competent and want a guardian A Veteran's guardianship is established to manage only... - ans-VA funds or anything derived from those funds An example of a corporate guardian is.... - ans-Catholic charities
  • Luteran ministries program Public guardians are appointed primarily for what kind of cases? - ansindigent and/or when there is nobody else to serve Surrogate guardian may be appointed when the regular guardian is - ans-unable to serve due to illness or on an extended vacation and unable to be reached The authority of a surrogate guardian is good for how many days? - ans30 - unless extended if court approves Fiduciary is defined as a person who occupies a position of - ans-trust and acts in the best interests for another person If the ward wishes to express his religious beliefs the guardian should - ans-assist the ward in doing so When the ward would benefit from outings or shopping excursions, the guardian should - ansemploy an aide or companion to take the ward out An advantage of preparing a form designating a pre-need guardian is - ans-the person may choose who he wants to be his guardian A durable power of attorney may only be signed by a person who is - ans-mentally competent 3 potential problems that could arise from putting another person on as a signer on a joint account are: - ans- potential tax liens
  • may disqualify person for public benefits

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Employing the concept of least restrictive alternative means that the guardian will choose the option that allows the ward...... - ansmaximum autonomy- least restrictive environment while maintaining safety and protection An individual must be mentally competent in order to set up these pre-incapacity instruments

  • ans-POA
  • DPOA
  • Healthcare surrogate
  • Living trust
  • co-owner of joint account Under voluntary guardianship, the ward has the right to... - ans-receive and review guardian reports
  • fee petitions or other petitions
  • terminate guardianship at any time Case management and guardianship of the person are alike except that the.... - ansguardian can enforce compliance with medications and placement while a case manager cannot An individual may set up a living trust to avoid - ans-probate of estate
  • guardianship a healthcare surrogate does not have the authority to... - ans-place patient into facility if patient is refusing to go Even though they may not be in effect, it is important for guardians to review advance directives because.... - ans-there may be indications of the ward's wishes that will give guidance based on the principles of substituted judgment Examples of agencies that provide case management services to as risk people in the community - ans-DCF
  • CCE- Community care for the elderly Under voluntary guardianship, the guardian must submit - ansa physician's statement that the ward is competent along with the annual report to the court a healthcare surrogate has the authority to perform these tasks: - ans- consent/refuse treatment
  • authorize admission/discharge from facilities
  • authorize release of information
  • select/discharge care providers
  • apply for benefits
  • make decisions about life-sustaining treatment Services that may be provided to an individual under FS 415 are - ans-emergency removal from residence
  • emergency medical treatment
  • emergency protective services for persons who are at risk of death or injury

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If an individual did not designate a healthcare surrogate, or prepare any advance directives prior to becoming incapacitated, a facility or healthcare provider may appoint a ----- to make decisions for that person - ansproxy VA may appoint a ------ to manage funds for an incapacitated veteran - ansfiduciary or guardian people with OCD often perform - ansrepetitive actions such as frequent hand washing and checking hallucinations and delusions are sometimes manifested in people with.... - ansdelirium

  • mania
  • schizophrenia a guardian of the person will serve as...... when his ward has been Baker Acted - ansguardian advocate Chapter 394 FL Mental Health Act, more commonly known as the Baker Act governs the actions of profession for the process of - ansinvoluntary examination/treatment in a mental health facility An individual with alcohol or substance abuse problems may be involuntarily admitted to a treatment facility under the - ansMarchman Act F.S. Chapter 397 How long may a patient be held in a psychiatric receiving facility before a decision is made to release him or set a hearing? - ans72 hours A ------ hearing must be held if the guardian wants to admit his ward to a psychiatric facility for evaluation and/or treatment - ansBaker Act Hearing Bi-polar disorder is the term used for an individual who displays episode of mania alternating with episodes of - ansdepression when a patient is admitted to a psychiatric facility under the Baker Act, he retains the right to
  • ans-dignity respected
  • least restrictive appropriate available treatment utilized on needs and best interests
  • physical exam if retained for more than 12 hours
  • individualized treatment plan in writing no more than 5 days after admission
  • communicate freely and privately with friends and family outside facility
  • receive/send mail sealed and unopened

Potential side effects from taking psychotropic medications are - ans-dry mouth

  • weight gain
  • constipation
  • blurred vision
  • dizziness
  • drooling

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Autism - ansdevelopmental disorder involving impairment in social interactions, verbal and non-verbal communication, and imaginative ability Florida Local Advocacy Council - ansresponsible for monitoring the proper application of the Baker Act process Who decides if the Adjudicatory hearing is open or closed - ansAIP court appointed attorney The first person appointed on the Examining Committee must be - ansa physician or psychiatrist The second person appointed on the Examining Committee can be - ans-physician

  • psychiatrist
  • psychologist
  • RN
  • LCSW
  • gerontologist Prior to hearing, who receives copies of Examining Committee report - ans-court
  • petitioner's attorney
  • court appointed attorney why shouldn't a proposed guardian be the signer on a petition to determine capacity - ansconflict of interest Rights that may be removed from a person - ans-Non-delgable rights: vote; marry; drivers license; seek/retain employment; travel
  • delegable rights person- consent/refuse treatment; determine residence; decide social aspects
  • delegable rights property- manager property; sue or defend lawsuits; contract; apply for benefits LOG's give the guardian..... - ansthe authority to act all hearings to determine capacity must be recoded by means of - ans-electronic recording
  • stenographically plenary guardianship means that - ans-all rights have been removed limited guardianship - ansone or more but not all rights removed guardian appointed in another state - ansforeign guardian ETG is appointed for a person only when - ans-a petition to determine capacity and appointment of guardian has been filed if ward is indigent, the fees for the court-appointed attorney and examining committee will be paid by - ansstate authority to ETG is initially good for - ans90 days but may be extended for another 90 days does the law allow a relative who lives out of state to be appointed as guardian for a ward in this state? - ansyes

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examining committee report must be received by the court how many days before the scheduled incapacity hearing? - ans10 days before who pays the premium for the blanket fiduciary bond and the credit and criminal investigations? - ansthe guardian if AIP is purported to have very little funds, what can be filed with the court to have the fees waived - ansAffidavit of indigency what is the criteria to determine if an individual is indigent? - ans-usual the criteria to qualify for Medicaid if a petitioner pays the filing fees to initiate a guardianship, the guardian can or cannot petition to reimburse the petitioner after the guardianship has been established? - ansCAN standard of proof that must be met to find a person legally incapacitated is - ansclear and convincing evidence the guardian is required to - anstake an OATH that he or she will faithfully perform his or her duties as required by the court and FL statutes. Potential resources a guardian may utilize to determine the ward's needs: - ans-the ward

  • CARES staff
  • neighbors/friends
  • PCP
  • social services director
  • medical records
  • private consultations
  • caregivers
  • advance directives
  • ward's family
  • religious advisor ADL's - ans-bathing
  • toileting
  • dressing
  • continence
  • transferring
  • ambulating functional assessment measures the ward's ability to - ansperform ADLs placement alternatives to consider in priority order: - ans-ward's home
  • independent living facility
  • ALF
  • Extended care facility
  • skilled nursing facility

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  • report to abuse registry guardian of the person must obtain court approval before consenting to - ans-abortion
  • sterilization
  • Baker Act
  • initiate petition for dissolution of marriage
  • consent to termination of parental rights
  • experimental procedures
  • psychosurgery
  • move ward to non-adjacent county guardian should abide by the ward's preferences when - ansit will cause no harm to the ward or his property guardian should withhold information when - ansit will cause harm to ward when ward needs surgery, the guardian should obtain a second opinion.... - ansonly if situation warrants one Rationale should be asked when - ansrecommendations are made by the ward's attending physician guardian should first obtain court approval before proceeding with - ans-elective surgery
  • amputation of body part
  • when ward's family disagrees or objects when making decisions, the guardian should consider - ans-ward's wishes
  • LOC
  • assessments/recommendations of professionals
  • least restrictive environment
  • availability of supportive services
  • credentials of caregivers/facilities
  • ward's financial resources to pay for care does a guardian have the right to terminate services of the ward's physician? - ansyes when a family objects to surgery... - ansguardian should petition the court for authority to act of Instruction to Act Guardians may obtain a copy of the discharge summary for a ward's hospitalization by submitting a copy of - ansLOG and written request to medical records department 4 issues guardian should consider when physician suggests surgery - ans-second opinion?
  • how urgent is it
  • beneficial outcome?
  • how intrusive is it?
  • what are ward's wishes?
  • religious beliefs?

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  • family wishes?
  • advance directives?
  • covered by insurance? considerations when choosing physician - ans-qualifications
  • experience in ward's disability
  • Medicare/Medicaid provider
  • covered by insurance plan
  • nursing home affiliation
  • will they honor ward's wishes in living will? what should the guardian do when they cannot file the required reports on time? - anspetition for an extension purpose of initial guardianship plan? - ans-identify ward's needs and
  • plan how guardian will address those needs initial guardianship plan is due to the court - ans-within 60 days of inception date- GID date Annual guardian plan must be submitted - ans-within 90 days after the end of the report period guardian must have ward examined within how many days before report period - ans90 days BEFORE report period all reports are to be submitted to the.... - ansAttorney of Record When preparing the plans, the guardian is required to consult with - ansthe ward if not totally incapacitated If there are significant changes in the war'd capacity to meet essential requirements for health and safety, the guardian may file - ansa petition to modify the guardianship plan to complete the annual plan the guardian needs to maintain records that include dates, names and addresses of... - ans-residences of the ward for past year
  • information concerning ward's medical treatment guardian is required to consult with the ward regarding his wishes and to honor those wishes unless the ward is... - ans-totally incapacitated
  • under the age of 14- minor what is held quarterly at a SNF to evaluate a patient's physical, mental, and social strengths and deficits? - anscare plan conference types of guardian of the property - ans-VA
  • Minors
  • Voluntary
  • Involuntary Amount of surety bond is based on - ans-liquid assets under guardians control liquid assets - ans-anything that does not have a title or a dead

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marshalling ward's assets= - anslocate and take control of assets when preparing initial inventory, guardian should list value of an asset as of what date - ansGuardian Inception Date- GID examples of intangible assets - ans-stocks/bonds

  • bearer bonds
  • life insurance
  • loans
  • pre-paid funerals is a pre-paid cremation or funeral considered an asset of the ward? - ansyes audit fee of how much must be paid to the Clerk of Court if the value of the ward's estate is $25,000 or more as listed on initial inventory - ans$ Initial inventory must be filed with the court within how many days of the guardianship inception date? - ans60 days 3 ways to obtain value of ward's real property? - ans-formal appraisal
  • Relator's market analysis
  • Tax assessed value what documentation should be attached to initial inventory? - ans-bank statements
  • appraisals or proof of value of real property
  • investment account statements FL statutes require that information regarding a trust created for the ward prior to guardianship be included in the inventory? - ansTRUE guardian could be sued by the ward's heirs if they think that they were..... - anstoo prudent Investments considered to be of minimum risk - ans-savings account
  • money market accounts
  • mutual funds
  • certificates of deposit
  • tax exempt mutual funds ancillary property - ansproperty located in a different state credentials to look for when selecting financial advisor - ans-Certified Financial Planner- CFP
  • Registered Investment Advisor- RIA
  • Chartered Financial Advisor- CHFC
  • International Association of Financial Planners- IAFP when must a guardian get court approval to sell a ward's asset? - ansALWAYS what can a guaridian invest in without obtaining court approval? - ans-checking and savings accounts
  • Money Market accounts

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  • certificates of deposit Prudent Investor Rule - ansa test of conduct and not performance results investments considered very high risk are: - ans-collectibles
  • raw land
  • precious metals For financial planning, what can a guardian utilize to determine how long the ward might live? - ans-Life expectancy charts the safer the investment, the lower the... - ansreturn will be a guardian may not be able to obtain what kind of insurance coverage if the ward's residence is vacant? - ansliability insurance a formal appraisal of the ward's real property should be obtained when the - ansguardian plans to sell the property after the sale of an asset, the guardian should review the amount of the surety bond to determine if it is necessary to... - ansincrease the bond if an asset if specifically designated in the ward's will, but the guardian must sell it in order to generate funds for the ward's care, the guardian should consider.... - ans-offering the beneficiary the first right of refusal a guardian DOES have a responsibility to file income tax returns if the ward had previously failed to do so? - ansTRUE annual accounting must be filed with the court within how many days? - ans90 days after the end of the report year an individual becomes eligible to receive reduced SS benefits at what age? - ans if a person who is receiving SS benefits dies on the last day of the month and the check comes in on the 3rd of the next month the check must... - ansbe returned to SSA even though a person may have been adjudicated as legally incapacitated, in order to receive SS disability, they will still need to - ansapply and be approved what can be obtained from the SSA that provides a record of a person's benefit eligibility over their lifetime? - ansBenefits Planning Query when an eligible person turns 65 he or she may sign up for ------ regardless of whether he or she has reached full retirement age to collect SS benefits - ansMedicare once the annual deductible has been met for Part B benefits, Medicare will pay the medical expenses for a beneficiary in an amount up to - ans80% of their Medicare approved charges It is necessary to purchase a Medigap policy for persons on Part C Medicare Advantage plan?
  • ansFalse 2 benefits of person having HMO plan - ans-covers vision, hearing, dental and wellness programs
  • no need to purchase Medigap supplement

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If a facility refuses to honor the ward's living will provisions, the facility must - anstake reasonable effort to transfer the patient to another facility What should the guardian do in regards to the ward's wishes to refuse medical and/or surgical treatments if the ward had outlined those wishes in a valid living will before he was adjudicated - ansthe guardian should follow them A DNR or NO CODE means - ansNo efforts will be taken if the patient goes into cardiac arrest is it legal for a guardian to prepare and sign a living will for a ward who has been adjudicated incapacitated and not previously prepare one? - ansNo hospice provides what for terminally ill patients? - ans-comfort and pain control A DNR must be signed by who if the patient is not mentally competent to provide consent? - ans-physician and legal representative what action may be sought if a patient's physician, family member or other interested party believes that the healthcare surrogate has abused his power? - ansseek judicial intervention once a PEG tube has been inserted in the patient, is it ethically wrong to later seek removal of the tube? - ansNo it is not ethically wrong TPN, total parenteral nutrition, is fed into the patient via what method? - ansPICC Line what 3 sanctions can be imposed if a facility compels a patient to make an advance directive as a condition of admission? - ans-Loss of license

  • fined up to 1K per incident
  • facility administrator sentenced up to 6 months in jail Guardian may determine the ward's wishes are in regards to final arrangements by? - ans- ward's wishes expressed now or previously in a legal document
  • family wishes
  • what arrangements were made for a spouse
  • suggestion from the ward's religious advisor two documents that are considered as being an Advance Directive - ans-Living Will
  • designation of HCS JPEG or PEG tube feeding is appropriate for patient who... - ans-cannot eat or will not eat but who have a normal digestive tract TPN or PN feeding is most appropriate for patients who's - ansdigestive system is not functioning Naso gastric tube is placed in the patients' - ansnose/nostril and sends fluid to the stomach hospice services that may be provided: - ans-respite care
  • medical durable equipment
  • medications and supplies
  • caregiver support and assistance

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  • assistance with funeral arrangements
  • bereavement counseling guardian may petition the court to pre-pay? - ansreasonable funeral arrangements after death of ward, is the guardian of the person required to file final report - ansNo information needed for death certificate - ans-DOB
  • DOD
  • SSN
  • birth place
  • birth father
  • birth mother's maiden name
  • Veteran's discharge number
  • education
  • marital status Medicare will cover hospice services for a patient living in a SNF - ansYes funeral directors are required to seek approval for cremation from the ward's family or spouse first? - ansyes after a ward has died, the guardian is required to file his final accounting when? - answithin 3 months of death if a personal rep has been appointed to administer the ward's estate, a guardian is required to file his final accounting within how long after he has been served with Letters of Administration - ans45 days is it considered conflict of interest if the guardian serves as a personal rep for the ward's estate after death? - ansNo a successor guardian must review and approve the previous guardian's what? - ansfinal accounting the guardian should not be the one giving authority to have the ward cremated - anstrue- if it can be avoided who can file a Suggestion of Capacity starting a review by the court to determine if the ward should have some or all rights restored? - ansanyone, including the ward how long must a guardian keep his records and documentation or his actions after discharge by the court? - ans3 years what should the guardian do if they object to the restoration of the ward's rights? - ansremain neutral and obtain an attorney to represent the interests of the ward at termination of guardianship, the guardian should hand over the assets to - ans-ward when ward reaches majority in minor's guardianship
  • personal rep when one has been appointed
  • successor guardian when he resigns and another has been appointed