What duties and powers does a guardian have?
A guardian has the power and the duties granted in the order of appointment. Generally, without further court order the guardian may provide for the care, comfort, maintenance, training and education of the ward; take care of the ward’s clothing, furniture, automobile and personal effects; ensure receipt by the ward of emergency medical services, professional care, counseling, treatment or other services needed; and assist the ward in developing self-reliance and independence. The guardian may, only with p rior Court Order, (1) permanently change the residence of the ward if the new residence is more restrictive of the ward’s liberties than the current residence; (2) arrange for major elective surgery or non-emergency major medical procedure.
