General Info (7)
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Guardianship Info from the Washington State Courts
Information about what a guardian is and the process for getting one appointed. Content Detail
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Issues with Guardianship
How to prevent or avoid problems with guardianship. How to make changes to or end a guardianship when needed. Read More
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Managing Someone Else’s Money
A set of four guides for financial caregivers—government fiduciaries, agents under power of attorney, guardians of property and trustees —to help them understand their duties, and how to prevent and respond to financial exploitation. Read More
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- Spanish / Español
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New Guardianship Fee Rules for Medicaid Clients
These are the new rules about Medicaid deductions to cover guardianship fees. Read More
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Protecting Elders and Vulnerable Adults from Abuse and Neglect
9920EN - The law protects frail elders and vulnerable adults. Read about the different types of abuse that these individuals are protected from under the law. Read More
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Questions and Answers on Guardianship
3300EN - A guardian is a person appointed by a court to manage the affairs of a person who is incapacitated. This publication provides general information about how and when a guardian should be appointed. Read More
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Your Child with Disabilities is Turning 18
If you have a child who is unable to care for him- or herself because of a disability, you may be concerned about what to do when your child turns 18. Parents do not automatically have the authority to make legal decisions for their children who turn 18, when the law considers the person an adult. Publication #3303EN Read More
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Alternatives to Guardianship (2)
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Alternatives to Guardianships for Adults
3302EN - When a person has significant problems managing financial affairs or personal care, guardianship may be considered. Guardianship should be viewed as an option of last resort, however, because it can be costly (involves going to court) and it deprives an adult of very significant personal rights. This publication provides general information about alternatives to guardianship. Read More
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Managing Someone Else’s Money
A set of four guides for financial caregivers—government fiduciaries, agents under power of attorney, guardians of property and trustees —to help them understand their duties, and how to prevent and respond to financial exploitation. Read More
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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