What types of guardians are appointed for a ward`s care?
• Guardian of the Person. The guardian may provide for medical care services and determine the place and kind of residential setting best suited for the ward. The guardian must also present a detailed plan of the ward`s care to the court every year for review. • Guardian of the Property. The guardian takes an inventory of the ward`s property, invests it prudently, uses it for the ward`s support, and accounts for the ward`s property by providing detailed annual reports with the court. The guardian must also obtain court approval for certain financial transactions. In most cases a single guardian is appointed to handle all responsibilities of both the ward`s property and health care. You may appoint a guardian of the person, the property or both for limited time periods and for limited purposes. Generally, this is the case only for individuals who request a guardian while they are still competent. Normally, guardianship is the last resort for people who are incompetent and can no longer
