The Fundamentals of Guardianship: What Every Guardian Should Know - 2nd Edition - Sally Balch Hurme

The Fundamentals of Guardianship: What Every Guardian Should Know 2nd Edition Sally Balch Hurme ISBN 9781639053537

Serving as a guardian is never simple—and rarely easy. Making major life decisions on behalf of another person carries far greater responsibility than making decisions for oneself. Recent studies from the National Center for State Courts estimate that between one and two million adults in the United States are under court-supervised guardianship. According to the Administrative Conference of the United States, approximately 75 percent of guardians are family members or friends. Yet national studies and legislative reports consistently reveal a troubling reality: once appointed, guardians often receive little guidance on how to fulfill their duties and have few resources to help them navigate this complex role.

The new edition of Fundamentals of Guardianship fills this critical gap. Designed as a practical, foundational manual for new guardians, it clearly explains both the scope of guardianship and the responsibilities it entails. Courts appoint guardians to make decisions; this book explains how to make those decisions thoughtfully, ethically, and lawfully. It walks guardians step by step through responsible decision-making, prudent management of another person’s resources, avoidance of conflicts of interest, and meaningful involvement of the individual under guardianship in the decision-making process.

Written by experienced guardians and members of the National Guardianship Association, Fundamentals of Guardianship draws on decades of real-world practice and stands as an authoritative, trusted resource.

This book is essential reading for anyone appointed as a guardian or conservator—whether a lawyer, family member, friend, volunteer, or public or private entity—as well as for professionals who serve vulnerable adults. Its audience includes judges, court administrators, law enforcement officials, adult protective services workers, social workers, health care providers, case managers, residential care administrators, long-term care ombudsmen, financial institutions, and financial advisors.

The Fundamentals of Guardianship: What Every Guardian Should Know 2nd Edition Sally Balch Hurme ISBN 9781639053537, 978-1639053537 & 9781639053544

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Sally Balch Hurme