| Guardianship
is a legal process utilized
when a person has been deemed
incapacitated by the court. A
guardian is a person or agency
appointed by a local court to
manage the affairs of such person,
called a ward. Establishing
a guardianship may remove considerable
rights from an individual, therefore
it should only be considered after
other alternatives have proven
ineffective or unavailable. Florida
has specific laws which govern
guardianship proceedings and guardians'
activities, all of which are designed
to protect the interests of the
ward.
There are two main types of
guardianships,
Guardianship of the Person
and Guardianship of the Estate
or Property.
Guardianship
of the Person
When
the court appoints a guardian
of the person, the guardian
may have the following responsibilities:
-
Determine and monitor residence
-
Consent to and monitor medical
treatment
-
Consent to and monitor non-medical
services such as education
or counseling
-
Release confidential information
-
Make end-of-life decisions
-
Act as representative payee
-
Maximize independence in
the least restrictive manner
- Report
to the court about the guardianship
status at least annually
Guardianship
of the Estate or Property
Estate
is defined as both real and
personal property and includes
anything that may be the subject
of ownership. When the court
appoints a guardian of the estate,
the guardian is assigned the
following responsibilities:
-
Protect property and assists
-
Obtain appraisals of property
-
Manage income for the estate
-
Make appropriate disbursements
-
Obtain court approval prior
to selling any asset
- Report
to the court on estate status
Senior
Care Partners, Inc., provides professional guardianship
when appointed by the court
to do so. Their diversity of
skills allows them to provide
a wide range of comprehensive
elder care services.
If
you have additional questions
or suspect someone is unable
to take care of himself or herself
without someone to manage personal
or financial affairs, please
contact
info@epakistantrade.org
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