A CPG is responsible for protecting and managing all aspects of the ward’s well-being, including personal care, medical decisions, and financial management, ensuring their best interests are upheld.
The CPG’s role includes advocating for appropriate medical care, consulting with healthcare providers, and ensuring the ward's preferences are respected when possible.
A CPG must respect the ward's autonomy when possible and involve the court to resolve disputes or clarify authority, ensuring decisions are lawful and in the ward's best interests.
Certified Professional Guardians are legally obligated to submit detailed reports on the ward's financial and personal status, ensuring the court can monitor the guardianship's effectiveness and accountability.
A CPG must maintain meticulous financial records, ensuring transparency and accountability. They are prohibited from mixing the ward's finances with their own or acting in ways that conflict with the ward's best interests.