How does guardian advocacy differ from other forms of guardianship?
It differs in several ways; it is similar to limited guardianship in that only those rights which the family member cannot manage are removed, it is easier to implement, requiring no committee of specialists (hence, usually less expensive), it does not require a competency hearing, and the person with the developmental disability can be the petitioner. It is most commonly used to: give informed consent for medical/surgical treatment, manage property or money, apply for government benefits for the ward, and decide where the individual will live.
