Order Appointing Partial Guardian

ORDER APPOINTING PARTIAL GUARDIAN

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA

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In the Matter of the Protective Proceeding of

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Respondent (person who needs a guardian)

CASE NO.

A hearing in this matter was held on before Judge/Master

Present were:

Respondent

Respondent was not present for the reason stated on the record

Respondent’s Attorney

Visitor

Expert

Petitioner

Guardian Ad Litem

Others:

The court has reviewed the petition, the visitor’s report, the expert’s report, the master’s findings and recommendations, and any objections from the parties.

FINDINGS

1. Notice of the Hearing.

a. The court gave notice of the hearing to the petitioner.

b. The visitor gave notice of the hearing to the respondent. AS 13.26.296(a)(1)

c. The petitioner served notice of the hearing on the persons listed in AS 13.26.296 (for the guardianship powers), and the persons listed in AS 13.26.420 (for the conservator powers).

2. Subject Matter Jurisdiction.

Alaska is the respondent’s home state as defined in AS 13.27.180.

The requirements of AS 13.27.110(2) have been met.

The requirements of AS 13.27.110(3) have been met.

The requirements of AS 13.27.110(4) have been met.

3. Venue.

a. Alaska is the proper location for the guardianship because the respondent lives here.

Alaska is the proper location for the guardianship because the respondent is present here. AS 13.26.216

b. Alaska is the proper location for granting the powers of a conservator because the respondent lives here.

Alaska is the proper location for granting the powers of a conservator because the respondent does not reside in Alaska, but has property here. AS 13.26.411

4. Incapacity.

It has been shown by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent is incapacitated as defined in AS 13.26.005(5).

The respondent agrees to the finding of incapacity as defined above. AS 13.26.251(b).

Partial Guardian. The respondent is able to perform some, but not all, of the functions necessary to care for himself/herself, and alternatives to guardianship are not feasible or adequate to provide for the needs of the respondent. Therefore, the court will appoint a partial guardian. AS 13.26.251(e).

The respondent lacks the ability to provide for himself/herself in the following areas:

(1) Medical Care.

(2) Mental Health Treatment (if any is required).

(3) Housing.

(4) Personal care, educational and vocational services necessary for the physical and mental welfare of the respondent.

(5) Application for health and accident insurance and any other private or governmental benefits to which the respondent may be entitled.

(6) Physical and mental examinations necessary to determine the respondent’s medical and mental health treatment needs.

Control and management of the respondent’s property and affairs in order to pay for the cost of services. AS 13.26.266(a)(2)

Powers of a Conservator.

A basis for giving the guardian the powers of a conservator exists because respondent is unable to effectively manage his/her property and affairs, and has property that will be wasted or used up unless someone manages it.

The court has investigated the alternatives to appointing a conservator and concludes that the powers of a conservator should be given to the guardian because the alternatives under AS 13.26.440 are not adequate to protect the respondent’s estate.

5.

is suitable, under AS 13.26.311, to act as the respondent’s guardian.

has priority for appointment under AS 13.26.311.

is best qualified among those having equal priority for appointment.

does not have priority for appointment, but this appointment is in the respondent’s best interest because

for the reasons stated in the attached written findings. AS 13.26.311(f)

This person or entity is also competent to act as respondent’s conservator, and

has priority for appointment under AS 13.26.465.

is best qualified among those having equal priority for appointment.

does not have priority for appointment, but this appointment is in the respondent’s best interest because

for the reasons stated in the attached written findings. AS 13.26.465(f).

6. Consideration of Respondent’s Preference.

a. The court has considered respondent’s preference in selecting a guardian.

The court has not considered respondent’s preference in guardians for the reasons stated on the record in the attached findings.

b. The court has consulted with respondent about whether the guardian should be given the powers of a conservator.

The court has not consulted with respondent concerning the conservator issue for the reasons stated on the record in the attached findings.

7. License. The guardian

has the required professional license under AS 08.26

is the Public Guardian.

is exempt from the license requirement under AS 08.26.180 because the individual is employed by a regulated financial institution and will provide these guardian services in the course of this employment.

is not engaged in the business of providing guardian or conservator services and, therefore, is not required to be licensed; and has has not satisfied the one-hour mandatory education requirement on the basics of guardianship and conservatorship.

ORDER

IT IS ORDERED:

is appointed to be respondent’s guardian.

Personal Contact.

The respondent appeared for court either in person or by video connection.

The respondent did not appear in court but the court visitor had personal or video contact with the respondent.

The court visitor shall have personal or video contact with the respondent within the next one year and shall file notice with the court that the contact occurred.

The court finds good cause to waive the requirement for personal contact.

2. Powers and Duties.

The guardian will be a partial guardian, with the authority and responsibility to arrange for the respondent’s

(1) Medical care

(2) Any mental health treatment that is necessary

(3) Housing. Limitations:

The guardian cannot move the respondent out of the respondent’s current home without written permission from the court.

(4) Personal care, educational and vocational services necessary for the physical and mental welfare of the respondent

(5) Application for health and accident insurance and any other private or governmental benefits to which the respondent may be entitled

(6) Physical and mental examinations necessary to determine the respondent’s medical and mental health treatment needs

(7) Asset and income management.

The guardian will have the powers and duties of a conservator under AS 13.26.500 - .575, except the following:

the guardian cannot sell without prior written permission from the court.

AS 13.26.266

In exercising these conservator powers, the guardian must act as a fiduciary and must observe the standards of care applicable to trustees under AS 13.36.225-13.36.290, AS 13.26.500.

Large Expenditures.

The guardian may manage the respondent's estate to benefit the respondent without obtaining court approval for large expenditures. However, the guardian must report annually on all expenses paid for the respondent’s best interest.

Other than payments for the respondent's medical and mental health treatment needs, the guardian may not make use of the respondent's funds for any non-budgeted expense exceeding $ without first obtaining the permission of the court.

3. Mandatory Education (Non-Professional Guardians).

If the guardian is not engaged in the business of providing guardian services, the guardian must complete one hour of mandatory education on the basics of guardianship and file proof of completion with the court within 30 days after this appointment order is distributed. Use the PG-120 Affirmation form.

4. Bond.

The guardian must post a bond in the amount of $ by

The guardian is not required to post a bond for the reasons stated on the record in the attached findings.

5. Reporting Requirements.

a. Guardianship Plan (form PG-401). Within 30 days after this appointment order is distributed, the guardian must submit to the court a Guardianship Plan.

The Guardianship Plan must describe the guardian’s plans for caring for the respondent. The Plan must be designed to encourage the respondent to participate in all decisions affecting the respondent to the maximum extent possible. The Plan may not restrict the respondent’s liberty more than is reasonably necessary to protect the respondent and to provide for the respondent’s needs.

b. A Guardianship Implementation Report and Inventory of the Estate (on form PG-205) must be filed with the court within 90 days after distribution of this order.

Specific Due Date:

c. Budget.

The guardian shall create a budget for the respondent.

The budget shall be filed with the court no later than

The court finds good cause to allow the guardian to serve without creating a budget.

d. Guardianship Annual Reports (on form PG-210) must be filed each year until the guardianship is terminated.

Specific Dates. Reporting Period: From To each year.

Report is due 30 days after end of reporting period:

e. A Final Guardianship Report (on form PG-215) must be filed when the guardianship ends, the guardian is replaced, or when the respondent dies.

6.

If the respondent or the guardian changes his/her address, the guardian must immediately provide written notice to the court and all parties.

7. Term of Guardianship.

Unless previously terminated by the court, the guardianship will end upon the death of the respondent or .

Once the guardian knows that the respondent has died, the guardian has no further authority over the respondent’s affairs and estate except to:

a. preserve, account, and transfer control of assets to a personal representative or special administrator appointed by the court, a temporary property custodian appointed by the court, or someone authorized to take custody of personal property by affidavit; and

b. arrange for the body of the respondent to be transported to a funeral home and make funeral and burial arrangements, if the respondent does not have a living family member or someone available to do these tasks.

c. because the partial guardian has the power of a conservator, the guardian may also pay reasonable burial expenses from the estate.

8.

The appointment of respondent’s attorney, the court visitor and any guardian ad litem end:

on the date this order is signed.

30 days after the guardianship implementation report is filed, so that the attorney, visitor and guardian ad litem can review the report and file objections or other responses if appropriate.

9. Payment of Respondent’s Court-Appointed Attorney.

The respondent’s attorney in the guardianship proceedings will be paid by

the Office of Public Advocacy because the respondent cannot afford an attorney.

the respondent.

10. Compensation or Reimbursement of Guardian.

The guardian is entitled to fees for his/her services. However, he/she may not pay himself/herself more than the following amounts from the respondent’s assets without a written court order approving such additional fees:

a fee for guardian and conservator services of $ per hour, which cannot be more than $ per month.

reimbursement of the case opening fee in the amount of $.

a fee to manage the respondent’s property of $ per month.

the monthly fees, case opening fee, property management fees and other fees that the Office of Public Advocacy (OPA) is required to charge by 2 AAC 60.080.

payment or reimbursement for room and board not to exceed $ per month without further written court order.

The guardian is not authorized to charge any fees.

11. Additional Orders.

12. Additional Persons Who Must Be Served With Documents.

In addition to the parties in this case, the guardian must provide the following persons with copies of all pleadings, reports, and notices of hearing until further court order:

Type Judge’s Name

Clerk’s Certificate of Distribution

I certify that on , a copy of this order was sent to:

petitioner respondent visitor guardian respondent's attorney

Clerk:

Notice to Respondent About Right to Request Changes in This Order

At any time in the future, you may ask the court to dismiss your guardian or change this guardianship order. You may use court form PG-190 to ask the court to do this, or you may write a letter to the court. Form PG-190 is available at any state court and on the court system’s website: http://www.state.ak.us/courts/forms/index.htm