Assigned Host:

STAR Group Home

Presenters:

Bob Joondeph

Description:

• When should guardianship be considered for an individual?
• Types of guardianship vs. POA vs. HCR vs. Conservator vs. Rep. Payee
• Process to obtain guardianship – When an attorney is or is not necessary
• Potential cost of guardianship
• Role of the guardian
• Rights of an individual with a guardian
• When  a guardian may be impeding an individual’s progress or rights
• How to informally or formally address situations when the guardian oversteps roles
• When you need documentation of guardianship and how to get it
• Legal resources for people who need assistance
• Purpose of Court Visitor