Unit 1Test Questions 100% Correct!

Parens Patrieus -ANSWER Modern guardianship law is derived from the 14th century idea of this meaning that the " state is regarded as sovereign" Capacity -ANSWER Concept that has been used to replace the concept of competency in many states Ward -ANSWER the incapacitated person who is the subject of guardianship Chapter 744 -ANSWER Florida Guardianship Law Last Resort -ANSWER Guardianship should only be considered as a choice of Plenary -ANSWER A guardian who is appointed to exercise all the rights and powers of the ward Limited -ANSWER guardian who is appointed to exercise only those individual rights designated by the court Successor Guardian -ANSWER A guardian who is appointed to replace the guardian when the current guardian resigns, dies, becomes incapacitated, or is removed Foreign Guardian -ANSWER If a ward is moved to a different state, a foreign guardian must be appointed. Emergency Temp Guardian -ANSWER May be appointed by the court after a petition for determination of incapacity has been filed, but before appointing a permanent guardian. Circuit Courts of Florida -ANSWER Who has jurisdiction over all guardianship cases? Ad Liteum -ANSWER if the interests of the guardian are adverse to those of the ward, an ad liteum must be appointed to represent the ward in that litigation. True -ANSWER True or False: Attorney representing the Alleged Incapacitated Person may not serve as guardian of the AIP or as attorney for the guardian of the AIP or the petitioner. True -ANSWER True or False: In 1996 the Florida Attorney General issued an opinion that the attorney for the guardian also has a special obligation to the ward. True -ANSWER True or False: Upon filing of a petition to determine capacity, the court shall appoint an attorney for each person alleged to be incapacitated. True -ANSWER True or False: Problems related to conflicts arise when the interests of the guardian become contrary to the interests of the ward.