Legal Guardian Instructions

LEGAL GUARDIAN INSTRUCTIONS

This Legal Guardian Instructions Agreement is made and entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Appointing Party Name: with Address: (hereinafter "Appointing Party") and Guardian Name: with Address: (hereinafter "Guardian"). The subject of guardianship is Ward Name: , Date of Birth: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Appointing Party is the lawful parent or legal custodian of the Ward and holds authority to designate a guardian for the Ward's personal, medical, educational, and limited financial needs during the Ward's minority or incapacity; and

WHEREAS, the Appointing Party desires to provide written instructions to the Guardian regarding the scope and limits of the Guardian's authority and to document preferences, medical directives, educational directives, and practical care considerations; and

WHEREAS, the Guardian is willing to accept appointment and to act in the best interests of the Ward in accordance with these Instructions and any applicable court orders.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. APPOINTMENT AND ACCEPTANCE

The Appointing Party hereby appoints the Guardian to act as the legal guardian of the Ward for purposes of personal care, medical decision-making, educational decisions, and such incidental matters as are necessary for the Ward's health, safety, and welfare, subject to the limitations set forth in this document and any controlling court order. The Guardian accepts the appointment and agrees to exercise the authority conferred consistent with the Ward's best interests and applicable law.

2. SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

The Guardian shall have the authority to make decisions regarding the Ward's daily care, residence, medical treatment, education, and non-major financial matters necessary for the Ward's support. The Guardian shall not, without express written consent of the Appointing Party or a court order, make or revoke a will, change the Ward's legal name, consent to marriage, or authorize major transactions involving the Ward's real property.

3. MEDICAL AUTHORITY AND INSTRUCTIONS

The Guardian is authorized to provide informed consent for routine and emergency medical care for the Ward, including hospital admission, surgical procedures, medication administration, and routine therapies, except as limited below. The Guardian shall, to the extent feasible, consult the Appointing Party prior to non-emergency invasive procedures or non-urgent elective surgeries.

4. EDUCATIONAL DECISIONS

The Guardian shall have authority to enroll the Ward in educational programs, attend parent-teacher meetings, access educational records, and consent to routine educational assessments. Major decisions regarding educational placement that materially alter the Ward's school district or long-term educational strategy should be made in consultation with the Appointing Party.

5. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS

The Guardian may expend funds reasonably necessary for the Ward's day-to-day care and incidental expenses. Authority to access or manage the Ward's bank accounts, public benefits, insurance proceeds, or to enter into binding financial agreements on behalf of the Ward is limited to actions expressly authorized in writing by the Appointing Party or by separate court order.

6. CARE, ACCOMMODATIONS AND RELIGION

The Guardian shall provide for suitable housing, nutrition, clothing, and supervision. Religious upbringing shall be as follows: . Any specific daily care routines or restrictions should be observed as set forth below.

7. RECORDKEEPING AND ACCOUNTABILITY

The Guardian shall keep accurate written records of major medical treatments, educational placements, temporary relocations, and expenditures made on behalf of the Ward. Upon reasonable request by the Appointing Party, the Guardian shall provide copies of such records within thirty (30) days.

8. DURATION, RESIGNATION, AND REMOVAL

These instructions shall remain in effect until revoked in writing by the Appointing Party, until superseded by a court order, or until the Ward attains majority or otherwise becomes legally independent. The Guardian may resign by providing thirty (30) days' written notice to the Appointing Party and any court-appointed authority and by taking reasonable steps to arrange for successor care.

9. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by personal delivery, certified mail, or other verifiable delivery to the addresses below.

10. AMENDMENT AND WAIVER

These Instructions may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both the Appointing Party and the Guardian, or by order of a court of competent jurisdiction. No waiver by either party of any breach of this Agreement shall be effective unless in a writing signed by the waiving party, and no waiver shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

11. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state specified by the parties: Governing State: . This document contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations and representations, whether written or oral. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

12. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

Certification: The undersigned certify that they are authorized to execute this instrument and that the information provided herein is accurate to the best of their knowledge. Each party understands that the Guardian's authority is subject to any existing court orders and applicable statutory requirements.

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