PPT-Guardianship in Pennsylvania

Robin Resnick Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania 1315 Walnut Street Suite 500 Philadelphia PA 191074705 2152388070 Is guardianship necessary Guardianship should be option of last . ENDURING POWERS OF GUARDIANSHIP The Public Advocate provides a telephone advisory s ervice 1300 858 455 that provides information about enduring powers of guardianship Recorded information including answers to a Assisting . Incapacitated Adults and their surrogate decision-makers. . with Guardianships and Conservatorships. Bancroft May 28, 2014 . Jane M. Fearn-Zimmer, Esq. . Rothkoff Law Group . 425 Route 70 West . Kim . Allshouse. , MSW, MA. Private Guardianship for Adults with Developmental Disability. Who might need a guardian?. A guardian can be appointed for a person 18 years or older with a diagnosed developmental disability. Ombudsman. Continuing Education. Objective. Preparation for advocacy related to new guardianship standards. 04/03/2015. Background. 04/03/2015. Definitions. “. Best interest” means the course of action that maximizes what is best for a ward, including consideration of the . Planning Ahead. 7 augst2013. The . information provided in this session is for information purposes . only. . It . must not be relied on as legal . advice.. You should seek legal advice about your own particular circumstances.. Robin Shaffert. Senior Executive Officer, . Individual . &. Family Support. July 18, 2017. Promoting Autonomy. The Arc (in collaboration with AAIDD) adopted a new position statement entitled, “Autonomy, Decision-Making Supports, and Guardianship”. Paul W. Taylor & Kathleen McDormand. BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS LLP. Presentation. to the Law Society of Nunavut . September. 18, 2017. AGENDA. Powers of Attorney for Property. Trusteeship. Abuse . by the Attorney or Trustee. Legal Standard. Sec. 11a-2. "Person with a disability" defined. "Person with a disability" means a person 18 years or older who (a) because of mental deterioration or physical incapacity is not fully able to manage his person or estate, or (b) is a person with mental illness or a person with a developmental disability and who because of his mental illness or developmental disability is not fully able to manage his person or estate, or (c) because of gambling, idleness, debauchery or excessive use of intoxicants or drugs, so spends or wastes his estate as to expose himself or his family to want or suffering, or (d) is diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome or fetal alcohol effects. . Robin Resnick. Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania. 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 500. Philadelphia, PA 19107-4705. 215-238-8070. Is guardianship necessary?. Guardianship should be option of last . Nanci Thaemert. Idaho Supreme Court. Guardianship and Conservatorship Manager. (208) 947-7458; nthaemert@idcourts.net. Purpose and . Goal. Purpose:. Provide a standardized procedure for complaints against guardians or conservators appointed by the court.. Presented by: . Victoria Davis, . Pledl & Cohn, S.C., Milwaukee, WI. . TODAY’S TOPICS. Relevant Statutes and Case Law – Outline. Procedure & Practice Tips – Atty. Neitzke. Chapter 48 Guardianships. Dr Louise Crowley. Faculty of Law. Parental Equality – historical position. Status of Children Act 1987 - s 3(1). "...the relationship between every person and his father and mother (or either of them) shall…be determined irrespective of whether his father and mother are or have been married to each other, and all other relationships shall be determined accordingly.. Disabled Persons. Welcome. Part 1: Guardianship terms. Part 2: Role, powers, and duties of guardians of the person. Part 3: Role, powers, and duties of guardians of the property. Part 4: Abuse, neglect, and exploitation. By: Barbara Stone, MPA. Registered Professional Guardian. PCMS FOR THE ELDERLY IN FLORIDA LLC.. Disclaimer. The following information provided is not intended as legal advice, legal advice can only be provided by a licensed attorney, licensed in the State of Florida..