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Powers and Duties of Guardians

Description: This quiz covers the powers and duties of guardians, including their responsibilities for managing the property and finances of their wards, making decisions about their wards' care and upbringing, and representing their wards in legal proceedings.
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What is the primary duty of a guardian?

  1. To protect the ward's person and property

  2. To make decisions about the ward's care and upbringing

  3. To manage the ward's finances

  4. To represent the ward in legal proceedings


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary duty of a guardian is to protect the ward's person and property. This includes providing for the ward's basic needs, such as food, clothing, and shelter, as well as managing the ward's finances and making decisions about the ward's care and upbringing.

What are the powers of a guardian over the ward's person?

  1. To make decisions about the ward's medical care

  2. To make decisions about the ward's education

  3. To make decisions about the ward's religious upbringing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A guardian has the power to make decisions about the ward's medical care, education, and religious upbringing. This includes the power to consent to medical treatment, to enroll the ward in school, and to choose the ward's religious instruction.

What are the powers of a guardian over the ward's property?

  1. To manage the ward's finances

  2. To sell the ward's property

  3. To invest the ward's money

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A guardian has the power to manage the ward's finances, to sell the ward's property, and to invest the ward's money. The guardian must use the ward's property and finances for the benefit of the ward.

What is the duty of a guardian to represent the ward in legal proceedings?

  1. To file lawsuits on behalf of the ward

  2. To defend lawsuits against the ward

  3. To negotiate settlements on behalf of the ward

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A guardian has the duty to represent the ward in legal proceedings. This includes the duty to file lawsuits on behalf of the ward, to defend lawsuits against the ward, and to negotiate settlements on behalf of the ward.

What is the duty of a guardian to account for the ward's property and finances?

  1. To keep accurate records of all transactions

  2. To file an annual accounting with the court

  3. To provide the ward with regular statements of account

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A guardian has the duty to account for the ward's property and finances. This includes the duty to keep accurate records of all transactions, to file an annual accounting with the court, and to provide the ward with regular statements of account.

What is the duty of a guardian to act in the best interests of the ward?

  1. To make decisions that are in the ward's best interests

  2. To avoid conflicts of interest

  3. To act with loyalty and good faith

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A guardian has the duty to act in the best interests of the ward. This includes the duty to make decisions that are in the ward's best interests, to avoid conflicts of interest, and to act with loyalty and good faith.

What is the duty of a guardian to communicate with the ward?

  1. To keep the ward informed about all decisions

  2. To listen to the ward's concerns

  3. To respect the ward's wishes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A guardian has the duty to communicate with the ward. This includes the duty to keep the ward informed about all decisions, to listen to the ward's concerns, and to respect the ward's wishes.

What is the duty of a guardian to cooperate with other professionals?

  1. To work with the ward's doctors, teachers, and social workers

  2. To share information with the ward's family and friends

  3. To keep the court informed of the ward's progress

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A guardian has the duty to cooperate with other professionals. This includes the duty to work with the ward's doctors, teachers, and social workers, to share information with the ward's family and friends, and to keep the court informed of the ward's progress.

What is the duty of a guardian to advocate for the ward?

  1. To speak up for the ward's rights

  2. To protect the ward from abuse and neglect

  3. To ensure that the ward receives the services and support that they need

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A guardian has the duty to advocate for the ward. This includes the duty to speak up for the ward's rights, to protect the ward from abuse and neglect, and to ensure that the ward receives the services and support that they need.

What is the duty of a guardian to prepare the ward for adulthood?

  1. To help the ward develop life skills

  2. To encourage the ward to pursue education and employment

  3. To help the ward transition to independent living

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A guardian has the duty to prepare the ward for adulthood. This includes the duty to help the ward develop life skills, to encourage the ward to pursue education and employment, and to help the ward transition to independent living.

What is the duty of a guardian to terminate the guardianship when it is no longer necessary?

  1. To file a petition with the court

  2. To give notice to the ward and other interested parties

  3. To obtain a court order terminating the guardianship

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A guardian has the duty to terminate the guardianship when it is no longer necessary. This includes the duty to file a petition with the court, to give notice to the ward and other interested parties, and to obtain a court order terminating the guardianship.

What is the duty of a guardian to account for the ward's property and finances?

  1. To keep accurate records of all transactions

  2. To file an annual accounting with the court

  3. To provide the ward with regular statements of account

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A guardian has the duty to account for the ward's property and finances. This includes the duty to keep accurate records of all transactions, to file an annual accounting with the court, and to provide the ward with regular statements of account.

What is the duty of a guardian to act in the best interests of the ward?

  1. To make decisions that are in the ward's best interests

  2. To avoid conflicts of interest

  3. To act with loyalty and good faith

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A guardian has the duty to act in the best interests of the ward. This includes the duty to make decisions that are in the ward's best interests, to avoid conflicts of interest, and to act with loyalty and good faith.

What is the duty of a guardian to communicate with the ward?

  1. To keep the ward informed about all decisions

  2. To listen to the ward's concerns

  3. To respect the ward's wishes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A guardian has the duty to communicate with the ward. This includes the duty to keep the ward informed about all decisions, to listen to the ward's concerns, and to respect the ward's wishes.

What is the duty of a guardian to cooperate with other professionals?

  1. To work with the ward's doctors, teachers, and social workers

  2. To share information with the ward's family and friends

  3. To keep the court informed of the ward's progress

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A guardian has the duty to cooperate with other professionals. This includes the duty to work with the ward's doctors, teachers, and social workers, to share information with the ward's family and friends, and to keep the court informed of the ward's progress.

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