What are the duties of a corporate guardian of the person with regard to visits and other contact with the ward on an annual basis (i.e., yearly)?
Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 54.25(1)(b)(1), all guardians of the person, corporate and non-corporate (e.g., family, friends), are required to engage in “regular inspection, in person, of the ward’s condition, surroundings, and treatment.” However, there are more specific requirements for corporate guardians. Corporate guardians are required to “have face-to-face contact with the ward at least once every three months and more often as needed to meet the needs of the ward.” Corporate guardians must visit the ward in his or her residence at least annually. This is a minimum standard imposed by DHS 85.14(7). Under certain circumstances depending on the ward’s needs and desires, compliance with the minimum standard by corporate guardians may be insufficient as a matter of law. Contact once every three months may itself be insufficient (e.g., the ward is being actively treated in an acute care facility or is in some other unstable situation requiring more frequent visits). Contact may also be ins
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