1. The (my) Truth about Guardianship

2. Truth Merriam Webster’s Online Dictionary
“The quality of being true; as to fact or reality; exact accordance with that which is, or has been, or should be.”

3. Is Guardianship Appropriate? From whose perspective?
(Not) Self Evident
Loved One’s?
Protected Person’s ?
Society’s?

4. The First Amendment
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
Columnist vs. Investigative Reporter
Fear vs. Facts

5. Words Matter “Incapacitated Person” “Impaired Person”
“Incompetent Person”
“Incapacitated Person”
“Impaired Person”
“Protected Person”
“Person in Need of Protection”
“Allegedly Incapacitated Person”

6. 💵 New Imperfect Bill July 1st, 2018
Not the Uniform Law of Commission Act 💵
Unfunded Mandate

7. Tweaks More Transparency Broader Definition of “Interested Parties”
Hearings and Pleadings open, unless sealed (default position is open)
More visitation of protected persons by interested parties

8. The Future – Wait and See
Need money from legislature
Judges can use State Auditor to audit conservator reports and files
Conservators more on par with Trustees
More bonds now required
Who will want to be a Conservator?