Guardianship & Supported Decision Making: Which Is Right For Your Family?

Planning for the lifetime care of your loved one experiencing disability and continuing to help them live the life he or she wants, sometimes necessitates that you to make life choices that affect their daily living situation. Guardians not only need to learn the protected person's values, beliefs, and desires, but also the many legal requirements and role that you now play in creating a safer, healthier, and more meaningful life. In addition to Guardianship and Conservatorship, there are other, less restrictive methods to protecting your loved one including supported decision making. We discussed the important distinctions between Guardianship, Conservatorship, and supported decision to give you a framework to make the most confident and educated decision in your family's planning.

Discussion Topics:

  • What is the guardianship filing process?

  • How does guardianship assist in supporting my child?

  • What powers and duties does a guardian have?

  • What are the annual filing requirements?

  • What is the difference between guardianship and conservatorship?

  • What are an individual's rights if they have a guardian?

  • What are some things I should consider when selecting a successor guardian?

  • Guardianship vs. Power of Attorney and supported decision making And more!

Planning For Aging Adults Experiencing Disabilities

There are often tough decisions to be made as we and our loved ones age. Knowing where to turn for solutions to a unique situation involving a disabled person can be overwhelming.

Families and individuals often need support making some of those decisions. Decisions about when care is needed in the home, what living situations are healthiest for our loved one and questions around specific disabilities are all common dilemmas.

Special guest, Joyce Sjoberg of Aging Advisors, joined us and answered some key questions!

Know What the Experts Know About Guardianship and the Alternatives

Christopher L. Ray of Fitzwater Law joined us to discuss the important distinctions between guardianship and conservatorship, as well as the alternatives.

Webinar Discussion Questions:
What is the guardianship filing process?
How does guardianship assist in supporting my child?
What powers and duties does a guardian have?
What are the annual filing requirements?
What is the difference between guardianship and conservatorship?
What are an individuals rights if they have a guardian?
What are some things I should consider when selecting a successor guardian?
When should I begin the guardianship process?
Guardianship vs. Power of Attorney and supported decision making