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February 15, 2021
How is a Guardian Different from a Trustee?

A Guardian is responsible for making personal decisions and a Trustee is responsible for making financial decisions. Personal decisions that a Guardian may be responsible for include decisions about the adult’s: Healthcare Living arrangements Education Social activities Employment Legal proceedings (as long as they aren’t primarily about financial matters). Guardians can’t make decisions about: Finances[…]

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September 10, 2020
Too many cooks in the kitchen? Joint and alternate Guardians and Trustees

When a family is discussing who should be someone’s Guardian and Trustee for a disabled adult child the discussion starts by choosing who wants to be involved. It can be a lot of work to take on these roles and it is important to have family members who have the time to commit. Immediate family[…]

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July 23, 2020
Does My Child Need a Guardian?

When a child with a disability turns eighteen years old their parents may come into problems when continuing to assist with their life. A parent has legal responsibilities and powers over their child while they are a minor but those powers end when the child turns eighteen. When children reach the age of majority, they are …

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