CPG Communication and Reporting 3

Question 1

What information must typically be included in an inventory filed at the beginning of a guardianship?

Accepted Answer

A complete list of all the ward's personal and real property, financial accounts, and debts at the time guardianship was established

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Only the ward's bank accounts and cash holdings

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Only property valued over $10,000

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The guardian's personal financial disclosures

Question 2

Which of the following represents a best practice for documenting guardian decision-making?

Accepted Answer

Documenting all significant decisions with the rationale, alternatives considered, and the ward's expressed preferences

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Making brief notes only when decisions result in significant expenditures

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Recording decisions verbally and relying on memory for details

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Delegating all documentation to care facility staff

Question 3

A guardian's report to the court is found to contain significant inaccuracies. What is the most likely consequence?

Accepted Answer

The court may remove the guardian, require corrective reports, and potentially refer the matter for investigation of misconduct

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The guardian receives a warning letter from the bar association

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The guardian is required to pay a small administrative fine

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The ward is temporarily placed in state custody pending a new report

Question 4

What is the guardian's obligation when a ward dies?

Accepted Answer

Notify the court promptly, preserve assets, and file a final accounting

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Immediately close all accounts and distribute assets to heirs

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Transfer management of the estate to the nearest relative

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Continue managing the estate until the guardian's appointment period expires

Question 5

How should a professional guardian handle communication when there is a conflict between the ward's expressed wishes and their objective best interests?

Accepted Answer

Consider the ward's expressed preferences alongside an objective best-interest assessment, documenting the reasoning for the ultimate decision

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Always follow the ward's expressed wishes without exception

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Always substitute the guardian's personal judgment regardless of the ward's preferences

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Defer all conflicts to a court hearing before making any decisions

Question 6

What is 'substituted judgment' in the context of guardianship decision-making and reporting?

Accepted Answer

Making decisions that reflect what the ward would have chosen, based on their previously expressed values and preferences

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When a guardian delegates their decision-making authority to a third party

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Replacing the ward's healthcare proxy with the guardian's own choices

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Filing a report on behalf of the ward when they are unable to communicate

Question 7

Which of the following communication practices is considered a professional guardianship standard?

Accepted Answer

Responding to court inquiries within a reasonable time and maintaining open communication with all parties

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Limiting ward visitation to reduce the guardian's time commitment

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Avoiding direct communication with opposing parties to prevent legal liability

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Centralizing all communication through the guardian's attorney to prevent misunderstandings