Florida guardianship Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. What actions of a guardian do NOT require court approval?: 1. Retain assets owned by ward 2. Receive assets 3. Vote securities 4. Insure assets; insure self against liability 5. Pay taxes/assessments on ward's property 6. Pay valid encumbrances against ward's property 7. Pay reasonable living expensesfor ward 8. Elect whether to dissent from will 9. Hold a security in name of nominee w/o disclosure to ward 2. Who is an independent constitutional elected officer, acts as a "check a...

Legislative intent.—744.1012 The Legislature finds that: (1) Adjudicating a person totally incapacitated and in need of a guardian deprives such person of all her or his civil and legal rights and that such deprivation may be unnecessary. (2) It is desirable to make available the least restrictive form of guardianship to assist persons who are only partially incapable of caring for their needs and that alternatives to guardianship and less restrictive means of assistance, including, but not ...

Standard 1 recognizes the difference in ___________statutes and that these will trump _________standards of practice if there are additional requirements. - correct answer State and NGA Certified guardians must follow a code of _________ and standards of ____________ , failure to do so may result in __________ by CGC. - correct answer Ethics, practice, discipline Guardians/Conservators must only use authority to execute the ____________ given by the court. - correct answer Powers The gu...

Medicare does NOT cover: Acupuncture routine dental eye glasses hearing aides dentures routine foot care cosmetic surgery custodial care in nursing home Hallucinations and delusions are sometimes manifested by persons with Delirium Mania Schizophrenia Part A benefits under Medicare pays for : Hospice Care Hospital Care SNF care for 20 days Durable medical equipment Labs, X-rays, drugs (during stay) A person may qualify for SS Disability Insurance if they have any of the ...

Florida Guardianship State Exam-Statutes Questions and Answers

Which statute defines "guardian" - ANSWER744.102(9) The Bill of Rights of Persons Who Are Developmentally Disabled is found in which statute? - ANSWER393.13 394.459 states the - ANSWERrights of patients under the Florida Mental Health Law (Baker Act) The Adult Protective Services Act is in which statute? - ANSWER415.1051 The procedure on restoration of rights is in which section of the statutes? - ANSWER744.464 744.3215 delineates what? - ANSWERThe rights of persons determined i...

Which statute defines "guardian" : 744.102(9) The Bill of Rights of Persons Who Are Developmentally Disabled is found in which statute? : 393.13 394.459 states the : rights of patients under the Florida Mental Health Law (Baker Act) The Adult Protective Services Act is in which statute? : 415.1051 The procedure on restoration of rights is in which section of the statutes? : 744.464 2 | P a g e 744.3215 delineates what? : The rights of persons determined incapacitated. The proced...