Guardianship for Specially Abled Advocates

Included is comprehensive information on alternatives to guardianship and the protection of rights of people with disabilities when guardianship is necessary. This course also provides a historical overview and basic foundation of Guardianship, the legal mechanics of establishing, modifying and terminating a Guardianship, the importance of constant evaluation to monitor need for guardianship and restoration of rights when appropriate, the duties of a Guardian of the Person and Guardian of the Estate, decision-making strategies used by a guardian to ensure the best quality of life for the person with a guardian, unique challenges for guardians in today’s world and a summary of best practices in guardianship with case studies to emphasize the most important concepts. (8 courses are included)