Office of the Public Guardian - Audio

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Choosing Now for the Future - Personal Directives

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  1. Introduction
  2. Commonly Asked Questions
  3. Available Information - Topics
  4. Office of the Public Guardian Contact Numbers

Understanding Personal Directives

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  1. Table of Cotents
  2. Introduction
  3. Options for Personal Planning
  4. What do I need to get started?
  5. Naming an Agent
  6. Who should I name?
  7. What happens if joint agents do not agree on a decision?
  8. Can an agent refuse to act?
  9. What are the duties of an agent?
  10. Restrictions on Agents' Decisions
  11. When do duties of an agent end?
  12. Agent review and liability
  13. Writing your personal directive
  14. What kind of instructions can be included in a personal directive
  15. How long is a personal directive valid
  16. Examples of forms and ID card
  17. Who is notified when the personal directive comes into efffect
  18. Responsibilities of service providers
  19. How to tell if an individual has a personal directive
  20. Assisting others with their personal directives
  21. Personal directive documents - ownership, valid forms and control
  22. Enduring power of attorney
  23. Definitions
  24. For more information
  25. Sources of other information
  26. Contact Information

Understanding Guardianship

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  1. Introduction
  2. Who is a Dependent Adult?
  3. The Dependent Adults Act
  4. What is Guardianship?
  5. Role of the Public Guardian
  6. Factors when Considering Guardianship
  7. What Role Would the Guardian Play?
  8. Who Can Apply to Be a Guardian?
  9. Choosing to Be a Guardian
  10. What a Guardian is Responsible For
  11. Making Decisions in Those Areas
  12. Appointing the Alternate Guardian
  13. How to Apply for a Guardianship Order
  14. Community Involvement Programs
  15. Costs
  16. Guardianship Review
  17. More Information
  18. Contact Information