10110120Guardianships and the Protective Services
Course Information
Description
This course will walk students through the process of evaluating client capacity, the statutory requirements and procedures for filing a guardianship action, and the related protective services system. Students will draft pleadings, court orders, and letters to clients. A variety of client situations will be discussed and analyzed with regard to legal ethics and alternatives to guardianships. 
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Describe the parties and laws involved in guardianship action
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz
    Role play
    Criteria
    Define the roles of attorneys, paralegals, judges, doctors, Registers in Probate, and social workers
    Identify the responsibilities of a guardian
    Identify the responsibilities of a corporate guardian
    Consider ethical implications of each role
    Identify relevant state law for guardianship action

  2. Prepare guardianship pleadings
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Determine if guardianship action or an alternative action is appropriate
    Draft the petition and court order for guardianship
    Evaluate candidacy for guardianship
    Select appropriate court forms
    Identify interested people entitled to notice
    Follow the steps and timeline of guardianship action
    Recognize ambiguities or issues not clearly defined in court orders
    Reference appropriate law in completing court forms

  3. Summarize protective services system
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Determine if protective services action is appropriate
    Select appropriate court forms
    Identify interested people entitled to notice
    Court forms are completed correctly