Professional Guardianship Exam terms with Correct Answers.
advance directive - Correct Answer a formal, legally endorsed document that provides
instructions for care ("living will")
Adjudication - Correct Answer the act of a court in making an order, judgment, or decree.
Annual accounting - Correct Answer A report, filed by the guardian of the property, due to
the court each year itemizing expenditures and receipts made on behalf of the ward during
the previous year
Annual plan - Correct Answer A report, filed by the guardian of the person, due to the court
each year specifying the medical, mental and physical care of the ward for the upcoming
year
Minimum amount for Blanket Bond? - Correct Answer $50,000
Clerk of the Court - Correct Answer Responsible for auditing guardian reports and
processes and maintains guardianship documentation
Co-Guardianship - Correct Answer A guardianship with two or more persons or entities
acting as guardian for the person or property or both
conflict of interest - Correct Answer Any situation in which a guardian may receive financial
or material gain or advantage based on the decision made on behalf of the ward
due process - Correct Answer (law) the administration of justice according to established
rules and principles
Emergency Temporary Guardian (ETG) - Correct Answer Appointed by the court to
perform the specific duties of guardian for an AIP after a petition for determination of
incapacity has been filed, but before a guardian has been appointed
ex parte - Correct Answer Latin term describing a type of court proceeding or petition
where one of the involved parties is not present
fiduciary - Correct Answer A person held in the highest position of trust and confidence
who must always act in the best interest of the ward
Final accounting - Correct Answer A report filed by the guardian of the property prior to the
guardian's removal, upon petitioning for discharge or termination of the guardianship
Foreign guardian - Correct Answer A guardian appointed in another state or country
Guardian - Correct Answer Appointed by the court to act on behalf of a ward's person or
property, or both
,Guardian advocate - Correct Answer Appointed by the court to act on behalf of an
individual for various reasons, including mental heath treatment and developmental
disabilities, and drug dependent newborns.
Guardian ad litem - Correct Answer Appointed by the court having jurisdiction of the
guardianship or a court in which a particular legal matter is pending to represent a ward in
that proceeding
Guardian of the person - Correct Answer Appointed by the court to exercise all or some of
the rights to manage any personal affairs or or make medical decisions for the ward
Guardian of the property - Correct Answer Appointed by the court to exercise all or some of
the powered and rights over the property of the ward
Habeas corpus - Correct Answer Latin term meaning "you have the body". A court order
(writ) which directs the officials who have custody of an individual to appear in court with
the person in order to determine the legality of the person's confinement.
incapacitated person - Correct Answer A person who has been judicially determined to
lack the capacity to manage at least some of the property or to meet at least some of the
essential health and safety requirements of the person
informed consent - Correct Answer A person's agreement to a particular course of action
based on a full disclosure of facts needed to make the decision intelligently
Initial inventory - Correct Answer A report, filed by the guardian of the property, which
describes the ward's assets.
When must the initial inventory be filed with the court? - Correct Answer Within 60 days
after being appointed guardian of the property (when letters of guardianship are signed)
Intestacy - Correct Answer The situation that exists when a person dies without a valid will
Least restrictive alternative - Correct Answer An ethical standards that dictates that the
guardian shall carefully evaluate the alternatives that are available and choose the one
that best meets the needs of the ward while places the least restrictions on his or her
freedom, rights, and ability to control his or her environment
Letters of guardianship - Correct Answer Legal document issued by the court designating
and authorizing a person to act as guardian on behalf of another person. These Letters
specific the type fo guardianship as well as the powers and duties of the guardian.
Limited guardian - Correct Answer Appointed by the court to exercise only those rights
specifically designated by court order
, Medicaid - Correct Answer U.S. health program for eligible individuals and families with
low incomes and resources. Jointly funded by state and federal governments, and is
managed by the states
Medicare - Correct Answer U.S. national health insurance program for people age 65 or
older, some disabled people under 65, and people of all ages with End-Stage Renal
Disease
parens patriae - Correct Answer "Parent of the country"; traditionally the role of the state as
sovereign
Physician's Orders for life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) - Correct Answer A program
designed to improve the quality of care people receive at the end of life. Based on effective
communication of patient wishes, documentation of medical orders on a brightly colored
form and a promise by health care professionals to honor these wishes
Plenary guardian - Correct Answer Appointed by the court to exercise all rights and
powered of the ward as ordered by the court to care for the ward's person and property
Professional guardian - Correct Answer Any guardian who receives or has at any time
rendered services to three or more wards as their guardian (not relatives)
Public guardian - Correct Answer A guardian who provides services for incapacitated
persons who have limited financial means and no willing family member or friend to serve
as guardian
Restricted depository - Correct Answer An account set up on the ward's behalf from which
withdrawal may be authorized only by court order
Standby guardian - Correct Answer A person empowered to assume the duties of
guardianship upon the death or adjudication of incapacity of the last surviving natural or
appointed guardian
Statewide Public Guardianship Office (SPGO) - Correct Answer Government body
responsible for designating local offices or public guardian as well as the registration and
education of professional guardians throughout Florida
substituted judgement - Correct Answer A principal whereby a guardian, on behalf of a
ward, establishes the proper course of action that the ward "would" have chosen for him or
herself had the personal not been adjudicated as incapacitated. (When ward had capacity
previous and you can establish his desires)
Surrogate guardian - Correct Answer A person designated to exercise the powers of the
appointed guardian if the guardian is unavailable to act. He or she must be a professional
guardian and the duration may not exceed 30 days.
advance directive - Correct Answer a formal, legally endorsed document that provides
instructions for care ("living will")
Adjudication - Correct Answer the act of a court in making an order, judgment, or decree.
Annual accounting - Correct Answer A report, filed by the guardian of the property, due to
the court each year itemizing expenditures and receipts made on behalf of the ward during
the previous year
Annual plan - Correct Answer A report, filed by the guardian of the person, due to the court
each year specifying the medical, mental and physical care of the ward for the upcoming
year
Minimum amount for Blanket Bond? - Correct Answer $50,000
Clerk of the Court - Correct Answer Responsible for auditing guardian reports and
processes and maintains guardianship documentation
Co-Guardianship - Correct Answer A guardianship with two or more persons or entities
acting as guardian for the person or property or both
conflict of interest - Correct Answer Any situation in which a guardian may receive financial
or material gain or advantage based on the decision made on behalf of the ward
due process - Correct Answer (law) the administration of justice according to established
rules and principles
Emergency Temporary Guardian (ETG) - Correct Answer Appointed by the court to
perform the specific duties of guardian for an AIP after a petition for determination of
incapacity has been filed, but before a guardian has been appointed
ex parte - Correct Answer Latin term describing a type of court proceeding or petition
where one of the involved parties is not present
fiduciary - Correct Answer A person held in the highest position of trust and confidence
who must always act in the best interest of the ward
Final accounting - Correct Answer A report filed by the guardian of the property prior to the
guardian's removal, upon petitioning for discharge or termination of the guardianship
Foreign guardian - Correct Answer A guardian appointed in another state or country
Guardian - Correct Answer Appointed by the court to act on behalf of a ward's person or
property, or both
,Guardian advocate - Correct Answer Appointed by the court to act on behalf of an
individual for various reasons, including mental heath treatment and developmental
disabilities, and drug dependent newborns.
Guardian ad litem - Correct Answer Appointed by the court having jurisdiction of the
guardianship or a court in which a particular legal matter is pending to represent a ward in
that proceeding
Guardian of the person - Correct Answer Appointed by the court to exercise all or some of
the rights to manage any personal affairs or or make medical decisions for the ward
Guardian of the property - Correct Answer Appointed by the court to exercise all or some of
the powered and rights over the property of the ward
Habeas corpus - Correct Answer Latin term meaning "you have the body". A court order
(writ) which directs the officials who have custody of an individual to appear in court with
the person in order to determine the legality of the person's confinement.
incapacitated person - Correct Answer A person who has been judicially determined to
lack the capacity to manage at least some of the property or to meet at least some of the
essential health and safety requirements of the person
informed consent - Correct Answer A person's agreement to a particular course of action
based on a full disclosure of facts needed to make the decision intelligently
Initial inventory - Correct Answer A report, filed by the guardian of the property, which
describes the ward's assets.
When must the initial inventory be filed with the court? - Correct Answer Within 60 days
after being appointed guardian of the property (when letters of guardianship are signed)
Intestacy - Correct Answer The situation that exists when a person dies without a valid will
Least restrictive alternative - Correct Answer An ethical standards that dictates that the
guardian shall carefully evaluate the alternatives that are available and choose the one
that best meets the needs of the ward while places the least restrictions on his or her
freedom, rights, and ability to control his or her environment
Letters of guardianship - Correct Answer Legal document issued by the court designating
and authorizing a person to act as guardian on behalf of another person. These Letters
specific the type fo guardianship as well as the powers and duties of the guardian.
Limited guardian - Correct Answer Appointed by the court to exercise only those rights
specifically designated by court order
, Medicaid - Correct Answer U.S. health program for eligible individuals and families with
low incomes and resources. Jointly funded by state and federal governments, and is
managed by the states
Medicare - Correct Answer U.S. national health insurance program for people age 65 or
older, some disabled people under 65, and people of all ages with End-Stage Renal
Disease
parens patriae - Correct Answer "Parent of the country"; traditionally the role of the state as
sovereign
Physician's Orders for life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) - Correct Answer A program
designed to improve the quality of care people receive at the end of life. Based on effective
communication of patient wishes, documentation of medical orders on a brightly colored
form and a promise by health care professionals to honor these wishes
Plenary guardian - Correct Answer Appointed by the court to exercise all rights and
powered of the ward as ordered by the court to care for the ward's person and property
Professional guardian - Correct Answer Any guardian who receives or has at any time
rendered services to three or more wards as their guardian (not relatives)
Public guardian - Correct Answer A guardian who provides services for incapacitated
persons who have limited financial means and no willing family member or friend to serve
as guardian
Restricted depository - Correct Answer An account set up on the ward's behalf from which
withdrawal may be authorized only by court order
Standby guardian - Correct Answer A person empowered to assume the duties of
guardianship upon the death or adjudication of incapacity of the last surviving natural or
appointed guardian
Statewide Public Guardianship Office (SPGO) - Correct Answer Government body
responsible for designating local offices or public guardian as well as the registration and
education of professional guardians throughout Florida
substituted judgement - Correct Answer A principal whereby a guardian, on behalf of a
ward, establishes the proper course of action that the ward "would" have chosen for him or
herself had the personal not been adjudicated as incapacitated. (When ward had capacity
previous and you can establish his desires)
Surrogate guardian - Correct Answer A person designated to exercise the powers of the
appointed guardian if the guardian is unavailable to act. He or she must be a professional
guardian and the duration may not exceed 30 days.
