Professional Guardianship
advance directive - CORRECT ANSWER-a formal, legally endorsed document
that provides instructions for care ("living will")
Adjudication - CORRECT ANSWER-the act of a court in making an order,
judgment, or decree.
Annual accounting - CORRECT ANSWER-A report, filed by the guardian of the
property, due to the court each year itemizing expenditures and receipts made on
behalf of the ward during the previous year
Annual plan - CORRECT ANSWER-A report, filed by the guardian of the person,
due to the court each year specifying the medical, mental and physical care of
the ward for the upcoming year
Minimum amount for Blanket Bond? - CORRECT ANSWER-$50,000
Clerk of the Court - CORRECT ANSWER-Responsible for auditing guardian
reports and processes and maintains guardianship documentation
Co-Guardianship - CORRECT ANSWER-A guardianship with two or more
persons or entities acting as guardian for the person or property or both
conflict of interest - CORRECT ANSWER-Any situation in which a guardian may
receive financial or material gain or advantage based on the decision made on
behalf of the ward
due process - CORRECT ANSWER-(law) the administration of justice according
to established rules and principles
Emergency Temporary Guardian (ETG) - CORRECT ANSWER-Appointed by the
court to perform the specific duties of guardian for an AIP after a petition for
determination of incapacity has been filed, but before a guardian has been
appointed
,ex parte - CORRECT ANSWER-Latin term describing a type of court proceeding
or petition where one of the involved parties is not present
fiduciary - CORRECT ANSWER-A person held in the highest position of trust and
confidence who must always act in the best interest of the ward
Final accounting - CORRECT ANSWER-A report filed by the guardian of the
property prior to the guardian's removal, upon petitioning for discharge or
termination of the guardianship
Foreign guardian - CORRECT ANSWER-A guardian appointed in another state
or country
Guardian - CORRECT ANSWER-Appointed by the court to act on behalf of a
ward's person or property, or both
Guardian advocate - CORRECT ANSWER-Appointed by the court to act on
behalf of an individual for various reasons, including mental heath treatment and
developmental disabilities, and drug dependent newborns.
Guardian ad litem - CORRECT ANSWER-Appointed by the court having
jurisdiction of the guardianship or a court in which a particular legal matter is
pending to represent a ward in that proceeding
Guardian of the person - CORRECT ANSWER-Appointed by the court to
exercise all or some of the rights to manage any personal affairs or or make
medical decisions for the ward
Guardian of the property - CORRECT ANSWER-Appointed by the court to
exercise all or some of the powered and rights over the property of the ward
Habeas corpus - CORRECT ANSWER-Latin term meaning "you have the body".
A court order (writ) which directs the officials who have custody of an individual to
appear in court with the person in order to determine the legality of the person's
confinement.
, incapacitated person - CORRECT ANSWER-A person who has been judicially
determined to lack the capacity to manage at least some of the property or to
meet at least some of the essential health and safety requirements of the person
informed consent - CORRECT ANSWER-A person's agreement to a particular
course of action based on a full disclosure of facts needed to make the decision
intelligently
Initial inventory - CORRECT ANSWER-A report, filed by the guardian of the
property, which describes the ward's assets.
When must the initial inventory be filed with the court? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Within 60 days after being appointed guardian of the property (when
letters of guardianship are signed)
Intestacy - CORRECT ANSWER-The situation that exists when a person dies
without a valid will
Least restrictive alternative - CORRECT ANSWER-An ethical standards that
dictates that the guardian shall carefully evaluate the alternatives that are
available and choose the one that best meets the needs of the ward while places
the least restrictions on his or her freedom, rights, and ability to control his or her
environment
Letters of guardianship - CORRECT ANSWER-Legal document issued by the
court designating and authorizing a person to act as guardian on behalf of
another person. These Letters specific the type fo guardianship as well as the
powers and duties of the guardian.
Limited guardian - CORRECT ANSWER-Appointed by the court to exercise only
those rights specifically designated by court order
Medicaid - CORRECT ANSWER-U.S. health program for eligible individuals and
families with low incomes and resources. Jointly funded by state and federal
governments, and is managed by the states
advance directive - CORRECT ANSWER-a formal, legally endorsed document
that provides instructions for care ("living will")
Adjudication - CORRECT ANSWER-the act of a court in making an order,
judgment, or decree.
Annual accounting - CORRECT ANSWER-A report, filed by the guardian of the
property, due to the court each year itemizing expenditures and receipts made on
behalf of the ward during the previous year
Annual plan - CORRECT ANSWER-A report, filed by the guardian of the person,
due to the court each year specifying the medical, mental and physical care of
the ward for the upcoming year
Minimum amount for Blanket Bond? - CORRECT ANSWER-$50,000
Clerk of the Court - CORRECT ANSWER-Responsible for auditing guardian
reports and processes and maintains guardianship documentation
Co-Guardianship - CORRECT ANSWER-A guardianship with two or more
persons or entities acting as guardian for the person or property or both
conflict of interest - CORRECT ANSWER-Any situation in which a guardian may
receive financial or material gain or advantage based on the decision made on
behalf of the ward
due process - CORRECT ANSWER-(law) the administration of justice according
to established rules and principles
Emergency Temporary Guardian (ETG) - CORRECT ANSWER-Appointed by the
court to perform the specific duties of guardian for an AIP after a petition for
determination of incapacity has been filed, but before a guardian has been
appointed
,ex parte - CORRECT ANSWER-Latin term describing a type of court proceeding
or petition where one of the involved parties is not present
fiduciary - CORRECT ANSWER-A person held in the highest position of trust and
confidence who must always act in the best interest of the ward
Final accounting - CORRECT ANSWER-A report filed by the guardian of the
property prior to the guardian's removal, upon petitioning for discharge or
termination of the guardianship
Foreign guardian - CORRECT ANSWER-A guardian appointed in another state
or country
Guardian - CORRECT ANSWER-Appointed by the court to act on behalf of a
ward's person or property, or both
Guardian advocate - CORRECT ANSWER-Appointed by the court to act on
behalf of an individual for various reasons, including mental heath treatment and
developmental disabilities, and drug dependent newborns.
Guardian ad litem - CORRECT ANSWER-Appointed by the court having
jurisdiction of the guardianship or a court in which a particular legal matter is
pending to represent a ward in that proceeding
Guardian of the person - CORRECT ANSWER-Appointed by the court to
exercise all or some of the rights to manage any personal affairs or or make
medical decisions for the ward
Guardian of the property - CORRECT ANSWER-Appointed by the court to
exercise all or some of the powered and rights over the property of the ward
Habeas corpus - CORRECT ANSWER-Latin term meaning "you have the body".
A court order (writ) which directs the officials who have custody of an individual to
appear in court with the person in order to determine the legality of the person's
confinement.
, incapacitated person - CORRECT ANSWER-A person who has been judicially
determined to lack the capacity to manage at least some of the property or to
meet at least some of the essential health and safety requirements of the person
informed consent - CORRECT ANSWER-A person's agreement to a particular
course of action based on a full disclosure of facts needed to make the decision
intelligently
Initial inventory - CORRECT ANSWER-A report, filed by the guardian of the
property, which describes the ward's assets.
When must the initial inventory be filed with the court? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Within 60 days after being appointed guardian of the property (when
letters of guardianship are signed)
Intestacy - CORRECT ANSWER-The situation that exists when a person dies
without a valid will
Least restrictive alternative - CORRECT ANSWER-An ethical standards that
dictates that the guardian shall carefully evaluate the alternatives that are
available and choose the one that best meets the needs of the ward while places
the least restrictions on his or her freedom, rights, and ability to control his or her
environment
Letters of guardianship - CORRECT ANSWER-Legal document issued by the
court designating and authorizing a person to act as guardian on behalf of
another person. These Letters specific the type fo guardianship as well as the
powers and duties of the guardian.
Limited guardian - CORRECT ANSWER-Appointed by the court to exercise only
those rights specifically designated by court order
Medicaid - CORRECT ANSWER-U.S. health program for eligible individuals and
families with low incomes and resources. Jointly funded by state and federal
governments, and is managed by the states
