What kind of responsibilities does a guardian assume?
The new guardian must: 1) complete a court approved basic training course; 2) develop and carry out the annual guardianship plan to meet the condition and needs of the ward; and, 3) file the annual plan of care and a financial accounting with the court. (The court may waive the need for the accounting if the ward has no assets). It is important for family members to realize that a guardian has no financial responsibility for the care of the ward. The guardian is not required to take the ward into his/her home, for instance. Finally, if circumstances change, a guardian may resign and be relieved of guardianship duties with court approval.
