Guardianship
Legal Information
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Adult Guardianship and the Right to Communicate
A new Iowa law says that wards have the right to "communication, visitation, or interaction with other persons." Read More
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Affidavits
Affidavits are written statements that are sworn under oath. Sometimes affidavits are signed in front of a notary public. Read More
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Alternatives to Guardianship and Conservatorship
Guardianship and conservatorship can be the most restrictive and costly options for substitute decision-making. Other alternatives may work as well or better. Content Detail
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Attorney, Court, and Guardianship or Conservatorship Fees
There are costs associated with bringing a guardianship or conservatorship case. There are filing fees and other court costs as well as the fee of the attorney who prepares the case. If the ward has assets, the court can order payment from the ward. If there are no or very little assets, then the attorney’s fees and court costs must still be paid but there is no governmental source to pay for the costs. Content Detail
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Behavior Limit Interventions
Sometimes a person with a disability may have behaviors that are disturbing, disruptive, or even potentially harmful. What can be done? Content Detail
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Can the School Make Me Get a Guardianship in Order to Enroll Children I Am Taking Care Of?
Sometimes, parents are not able to take care of their kids. The parents may have died, or be ill, or absent. Often, grandparents, aunts, uncles and others help out. Sometimes, the substitute parents may have problems enrolling the children in school. The school may tell the substitute parents that they have to get a “guardianship” over the children. Read More
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Caring for Our Minor Children After We're Gone
As parents, we worry about our children, especially about things that we have no control over. Read More
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Conservator of the Estate
A conservator takes care of the ward's property. A conservator's actions are reviewed by the court. Content Detail
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Deciding When Iowa Has Jurisdiction Over Adult Guardianships and Conservatorships
Iowa has the power to appoint a guardian or conservator if Iowa is the "home state" of the ward. Read More
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Definitions of Legal Terms Used in Guardianship or Conservatorship
The legal terms used in guardianship and conservatorship can be confusing. These definitions give information about basic terms used in guardianship and conservatorship cases. Content Detail
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Determining if Guardianship or Conservatorship is Necessary
It may be very difficult to decide if a guardianship or conservatorship is needed. These questions and points to consider may help in making that decision. Content Detail
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Do You Really Need a Guardianship for Your Child?
Parents often convinced by school officials or medical personnel that a guardianship of their child is needed. However, this is not always best and there are other options. Read More
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Frequently Asked Questions About Guardianship and Conservatorship
The following are the most frequently asked questions regarding guardianships and conservatorships. Content Detail
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Guardianship Decisions Requiring Court Approval
Iowa law requires that before taking certain actions, a guardian must get approval of the court. These actions include agreeing to major elective surgery and restricting where the ward lives. Content Detail
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Guardianship Of The Person
The court gives the guardian certain powers. Because of these powers, the guardian has duties to the ward. Content Detail
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