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The legal process of resolving a dispute; the process
Adjudication
of judicially deciding a case.
A person appointed by the court to manage the
assets and liabilities of an intestate decedent.
Administrator/Executor/Pe
Executor is
rsonal Representative
a person named by the testator to carry out the
provisions in the testator's will.
A written instruction, such as a living will or durable
power of attorney for health care, which guides care
Advance Directive
when an individual is terminally ill or incapacitated
and unable to communicate his/her desires.
A person who assists, defends, or pleads, or
Advocate
prosecutes for another.
Alleged Incapacitated Individual for whom a guardianship proceeding has
Person or Person at Risk been initiated.
A relationship between two agencies or organizations,
or two divisions or departments within one agency,
Arms Length Relationship
which ensures independent decision-making on the
part of both.
Attorney at law A person who practices law.
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An attorney who represents the alleged incapacitated
Attorney for the Alleged person. Such attorney shall represent the
Incapacitated Person expressed wishes of the alleged incapacitated
person.
That course of action that maximizes what is best for a
ward and that includes consideration of the least
Best Interest
intrusive, most normalizing, and least restrictive
course of action possible given the needs of the ward.
Legal qualification, competency, power, or fitness.
Capacity Ability to understand the nature of the effects of one's
acts.
The ability to understand and appreciate the nature
Decisional Capacity and consequences of a decision and to reach and
communicate an informed decision in the matter.
The Center for Guardianship Certification (CGC)
administers a national certification program for
guardians. Several states also have their own
certification, registration or licensing programs for
guardians, fiduciaries and conservators. While state
laws vary regarding the requirements for a guardian
Certified Guardian
to be appointed, the certification from the CGC sets a
guardian apart from non-certified guardians as
someone who has met nationally recognized
requirements including a minimum level of knowledge
and
experience in guardianship services.
A National Certified Guardian designation is granted
to individuals who have met the minimum
eligibility standards for CGC Certification including
National Certified
the necessary training and testing
Guardian
requirements. The designation must be renewed every
two years as long as eligibility and
continuing education requirements are met.
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A court officer responsible for filing papers, issuing
Clerk of Court process, and keeping records of court proceedings as
generally specified by rule or statue.
A basic or minimal ability to do something; qualify esp.
Competence
to testify <competence of a witness>
The mental ability to understand problems and make
Competency
decisions.
Situations in which an individual may receive financial
or material gain or business advantage from a
decision made on behalf of another. Situations, which
Conflict of Interest
create a public perception of a conflict of interest,
should be handled in the same manner as situations in
which an actual conflict of interest exists.
A governmental body consisting of one or more
Court judges who sit to adjudicate disputes and administer
justice.
A legal document issued by the court and signed by a
judge. Examples include a letter of guardianship;
Court Order spelling out directions for the care of the ward and
the estate and authorization or denial of a request for
action.
A report which the guardian is required by statute or
Court Required Report court order to submit to the court relative to the
guardianship.
Court Visitor, Monitor, A person appointed by the court to provide the court
Investigator with information concerning a ward or a guardian.
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National Guardianship Association Terminology,
National Guardianship Association Examination
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Terms in this set (140)
The legal process of resolving a dispute; the process
Adjudication
of judicially deciding a case.
A person appointed by the court to manage the
assets and liabilities of an intestate decedent.
Administrator/Executor/Pe
Executor is
rsonal Representative
a person named by the testator to carry out the
provisions in the testator's will.
A written instruction, such as a living will or durable
power of attorney for health care, which guides care
Advance Directive
when an individual is terminally ill or incapacitated
and unable to communicate his/her desires.
A person who assists, defends, or pleads, or
Advocate
prosecutes for another.
Alleged Incapacitated Individual for whom a guardianship proceeding has
Person or Person at Risk been initiated.
A relationship between two agencies or organizations,
or two divisions or departments within one agency,
Arms Length Relationship
which ensures independent decision-making on the
part of both.
Attorney at law A person who practices law.
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An attorney who represents the alleged incapacitated
Attorney for the Alleged person. Such attorney shall represent the
Incapacitated Person expressed wishes of the alleged incapacitated
person.
That course of action that maximizes what is best for a
ward and that includes consideration of the least
Best Interest
intrusive, most normalizing, and least restrictive
course of action possible given the needs of the ward.
Legal qualification, competency, power, or fitness.
Capacity Ability to understand the nature of the effects of one's
acts.
The ability to understand and appreciate the nature
Decisional Capacity and consequences of a decision and to reach and
communicate an informed decision in the matter.
The Center for Guardianship Certification (CGC)
administers a national certification program for
guardians. Several states also have their own
certification, registration or licensing programs for
guardians, fiduciaries and conservators. While state
laws vary regarding the requirements for a guardian
Certified Guardian
to be appointed, the certification from the CGC sets a
guardian apart from non-certified guardians as
someone who has met nationally recognized
requirements including a minimum level of knowledge
and
experience in guardianship services.
A National Certified Guardian designation is granted
to individuals who have met the minimum
eligibility standards for CGC Certification including
National Certified
the necessary training and testing
Guardian
requirements. The designation must be renewed every
two years as long as eligibility and
continuing education requirements are met.
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A court officer responsible for filing papers, issuing
Clerk of Court process, and keeping records of court proceedings as
generally specified by rule or statue.
A basic or minimal ability to do something; qualify esp.
Competence
to testify <competence of a witness>
The mental ability to understand problems and make
Competency
decisions.
Situations in which an individual may receive financial
or material gain or business advantage from a
decision made on behalf of another. Situations, which
Conflict of Interest
create a public perception of a conflict of interest,
should be handled in the same manner as situations in
which an actual conflict of interest exists.
A governmental body consisting of one or more
Court judges who sit to adjudicate disputes and administer
justice.
A legal document issued by the court and signed by a
judge. Examples include a letter of guardianship;
Court Order spelling out directions for the care of the ward and
the estate and authorization or denial of a request for
action.
A report which the guardian is required by statute or
Court Required Report court order to submit to the court relative to the
guardianship.
Court Visitor, Monitor, A person appointed by the court to provide the court
Investigator with information concerning a ward or a guardian.
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