Definitions (MA Jurisprudence) Exam Questions and Answers Graded A

Definitions (MA Jurisprudence) Exam Questions and Answers Graded A "Next friend" - CORRECT ️️ a person who represents another person with disability or otherwise unable to maintain a suit on his or her own behalf and who does not have a legal guardian. Guardian Ad litem - CORRECT ️️ a person the court appoints to investigate "best interests of a child." Used for Minor or Disabled Limitations of Guardian Ad Litem - CORRECT ️️ Created by a court order only for the duration of a legal action Incapacitated Person - CORRECT ️️ Not due to minor or elder status has a diagnosed condition that renders him unable to receive/evaluate info, or make/communicate decisions such that they can't meet essential requirements for physical health, safety or self care even with technology. Person with Intellectual Disability - CORRECT ️️ "substantial limitation" before age of 18, subaverage intellectual functioning with limitations in at least 2: -communication, self care, home living, social skills, community use, self- direction, health and safety, functioning academics, leisure and work. Protected Person - CORRECT ️️ a minor or other who has a conservator or has a protective order Ward - CORRECT ️️ person who has a guardian, solely because of minority Durable power of attorney - CORRECT ️️ remains effective even if you become incapacitated without any need for court involvement. Ends at death. Patient - CORRECT ️