Guardianship certification practice test
complete answers
When is a Qualified Income Trust (miller trust) needed? - ANSWER-When a person's
monthly income is 3 times the amount of the current SSI payment.
Is a court order necessary to establish a Qualified Income Trust? - ANSWER-yes
What might a veteran of the US armed forces Who served during a time of war or
period of conflict be eligible for? - ANSWER-Aid and assistance for unreimbursed
medical expenses/care
How many days does the guardian have to file an inventory after qualification? -
ANSWER-30 days from the qualification
What reporting requirements does a Guardian of Estate have to file - ANSWER-An
annual account
When can a temporary guardian be appointed - ANSWER-When a proposed Ward is
in imminent danger
Who is appointed by the court to represent the Wards best interest - ANSWER-
Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)
Who is appointed by the court to represent the Ward's wishes - ANSWER-Attorney
Ad Litem (AAL)
How many days does a certified guardian have to notify the JBCC in writing of any
change in name, address, or telephone number - ANSWER-30 days
What must be contained on each document filed with the court by the certified
guardian - ANSWER-the certified guardian's certification number
When must the Guardian of Estate file an investment plan - ANSWER-180 days from
the appointment date
When must a creditors notice be filed - ANSWER-within 30 days of the qualification
date
When is an annual report/account due - ANSWER-Within 14 months after the
qualification date
What type of doctor performs eye surgery - ANSWER-opthalmologist
Which is not a less restrictive alternative - ANSWER-Restricted Account at a bank
, Which of the following is not a guideline for making decisions for a Ward - ANSWER-
Best benefit principle
What type of care is given to an individual receiving hospice services - ANSWER-
Palliative care
What is a terminal condition - ANSWER-A condition that is not curable and expected
to cause death within 6 months regardless of life-sustaining treatment
As a guardian you want to sale or abandon your Ward's property. Who must the
guardian receive permission from to do so - ANSWER-judge
A durable power of attorney terminates qualification of a permanent guardian -
ANSWER-true
when is the qualification date determined - ANSWER-the date in which the
appointment of the guardian, the bond has been paid, and the oath is taken
What rights are typically removed by a guardian - ANSWER-Decide residence, to
consent to medical treatment, to have a driver's license, to manage property, to
contract or file lawsuits, and the right to marry.
What right can never be delegated to the guardian on behalf of the Ward -
ANSWER-The right to vote
What will get a guardian removed by the court? - ANSWER-Failure to file an annual
report/annual account
Failure to file inventory within 30 days
When the guardian leaves the state for more than 3months without permission of the
court
According to the Texas minimum standards, which is the guardians best alternative
for establishing a burial plan for a Ward who cannot communicate and has no burial
plan? - ANSWER-Speak with family about family traditions
determine what plans was made for Wards Spouse
research practices based on Wards religion
What is a diagnostic tool that measures the overall well-being of an individual and
provides a picture of the persons abilities in a variety of situation? - ANSWER-
Functional Assessment
How can a decision be made using substituted judgement when a Ward cannot
convey values, beliefs, and preferences? - ANSWER-The guardian can speak with
family to determine if Ward's values, beliefs, and preferences are known.
(if there is no prior knowledge, the guardian must use the Best Interest Principle to
make the decision)
Your Ward has two grandchildren and has given them a small amount of money for
Christmas each year since birth. This is very important to her, and she asks you to
complete answers
When is a Qualified Income Trust (miller trust) needed? - ANSWER-When a person's
monthly income is 3 times the amount of the current SSI payment.
Is a court order necessary to establish a Qualified Income Trust? - ANSWER-yes
What might a veteran of the US armed forces Who served during a time of war or
period of conflict be eligible for? - ANSWER-Aid and assistance for unreimbursed
medical expenses/care
How many days does the guardian have to file an inventory after qualification? -
ANSWER-30 days from the qualification
What reporting requirements does a Guardian of Estate have to file - ANSWER-An
annual account
When can a temporary guardian be appointed - ANSWER-When a proposed Ward is
in imminent danger
Who is appointed by the court to represent the Wards best interest - ANSWER-
Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)
Who is appointed by the court to represent the Ward's wishes - ANSWER-Attorney
Ad Litem (AAL)
How many days does a certified guardian have to notify the JBCC in writing of any
change in name, address, or telephone number - ANSWER-30 days
What must be contained on each document filed with the court by the certified
guardian - ANSWER-the certified guardian's certification number
When must the Guardian of Estate file an investment plan - ANSWER-180 days from
the appointment date
When must a creditors notice be filed - ANSWER-within 30 days of the qualification
date
When is an annual report/account due - ANSWER-Within 14 months after the
qualification date
What type of doctor performs eye surgery - ANSWER-opthalmologist
Which is not a less restrictive alternative - ANSWER-Restricted Account at a bank
, Which of the following is not a guideline for making decisions for a Ward - ANSWER-
Best benefit principle
What type of care is given to an individual receiving hospice services - ANSWER-
Palliative care
What is a terminal condition - ANSWER-A condition that is not curable and expected
to cause death within 6 months regardless of life-sustaining treatment
As a guardian you want to sale or abandon your Ward's property. Who must the
guardian receive permission from to do so - ANSWER-judge
A durable power of attorney terminates qualification of a permanent guardian -
ANSWER-true
when is the qualification date determined - ANSWER-the date in which the
appointment of the guardian, the bond has been paid, and the oath is taken
What rights are typically removed by a guardian - ANSWER-Decide residence, to
consent to medical treatment, to have a driver's license, to manage property, to
contract or file lawsuits, and the right to marry.
What right can never be delegated to the guardian on behalf of the Ward -
ANSWER-The right to vote
What will get a guardian removed by the court? - ANSWER-Failure to file an annual
report/annual account
Failure to file inventory within 30 days
When the guardian leaves the state for more than 3months without permission of the
court
According to the Texas minimum standards, which is the guardians best alternative
for establishing a burial plan for a Ward who cannot communicate and has no burial
plan? - ANSWER-Speak with family about family traditions
determine what plans was made for Wards Spouse
research practices based on Wards religion
What is a diagnostic tool that measures the overall well-being of an individual and
provides a picture of the persons abilities in a variety of situation? - ANSWER-
Functional Assessment
How can a decision be made using substituted judgement when a Ward cannot
convey values, beliefs, and preferences? - ANSWER-The guardian can speak with
family to determine if Ward's values, beliefs, and preferences are known.
(if there is no prior knowledge, the guardian must use the Best Interest Principle to
make the decision)
Your Ward has two grandchildren and has given them a small amount of money for
Christmas each year since birth. This is very important to her, and she asks you to
