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Whether due to accident, illness, or just old age, there may come a time when a loved one is no longer capable of managing their affairs and personal needs. In such difficult situations, the courts may step in and appoint a guardian to manage the care and the properties of the incapacitated person.
Duties of a Guardian
The duties a guardian assumes vary according to the needs of the situation, but they usually include any of the following:
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Managing the person's finances, paying the rent, bills, etc.
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Seeing to the person's daily hygienic, nutritional, and medical needs
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Making medical decisions the individual is unable to make
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Making housing arrangements
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Making certain end of life decisions
Appointing a Guardian
The courts generally step in and appoint a guardian for one of several reasons:
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The individual has no known spouse, relatives, or children
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The individual didn't previously appoint someone to act as power of attorney over them and their estate
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The individual's health and safety are at risk