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What are the duties of the guardian?

To the extent ordered by the Court, the guardian has the following duties:

 

1.  Custody of the ward;

 

2.  Make provisions from the ward's estate or other sources for the ward's

    care, comfort and maintenance;

 

3.  To make a reasonable effort to secure for the ward training, education,

    medical and psychological services and social and vocational opportunities

    that are appropriate and as well as assist the ward in the development of

    maximum self-reliance and independence;

 

4.  If guardian of the estate, within 56 days after the appointment, the

    guardian must file with the Court a complete inventory of the ward's

    assets and provide a copy to the ward, his/her presumptive heirs and the

    parent or guardian with whom the individual resides and provide a Proof of

    Service to the Court;

 

5.  File with the Court annually on the anniversary date of the appointment,

    a report of guardian and provide a copy to the ward, his/her presumptive

    heirs and the parent or guardian with whom the individual resides.  See

   Annual Reporting

 

6.  If guardian of the estate, file with the Court annually on the anniversary

    date of the appointment, an accounting and provide a copy to the ward,

    his/her presumptive heirs and the parent or guardian with whom the

    individual resides.  See Annual Account.

 

This page last updated on 12/9/2008.

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