National Guardianship Association Terminology, National
Guardianship As sociation Examination
Question 1.
The legal process of resolving a dispute; the process of judicially deciding a case.
ANSWER
Adjudication
Question 2.
A person appointed by the court to manage the assets and liabilities of an intestate decedent. Executor is a person named by the
testator to carry out the provisions in the testator's will.
ANSWER
Administrator/Executor/Personal Representative
Question 3.
A written instruction, such as a living will or durable power of attorney for health care, which guides care when an individual is
terminally ill or incapacitated and unable to communicate his/her desires.
ANSWER
Advance Directive
Question 4.
A person who assists, defends, or pleads, or prosecutes for another.
ANSWER
Advocate
Question 5.
Individual for whom a guardianship proceeding has been initiated.
ANSWER
Alleged Incapacitated Person or Person at Risk
Question 6.
A relationship between two agencies or organizations, or two divisions or departments within one agency, which ensures independent
decision-making on the part of both.
ANSWER
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Question 7.
A person who practices law.
ANSWER
Attorney at law
, Question 8.
An attorney who represents the alleged incapacitated person. Such attorney shall represent the expressed wishes of the alleged
incapacitated person.
ANSWER
Attorney for the Alleged Incapacitated Person
Question 9.
That course of action that maximizes what is best for a ward and that includes consideration of the least intrusive, most normalizing,
and least restrictive course of action possible given the needs of the ward.
ANSWER
Best Interest
Question 10.
Legal qualification, competency, power, or fitness. Ability to understand the nature of the effects of one's acts.
ANSWER
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Question 11.
The ability to understand and appreciate the nature and consequences of a decision and to reach and communicate an informed
decision in the matter.
ANSWER
Decisional Capacity
Question 12.
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 re-quirements for a 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.
ANSWER
Certified Guardian Study online at https://quizlet.com/_8h83k9
Question 13.
A National Certified Guardian designation is granted to individuals who have met the minimum eligibility standards for CGC
Certification including the necessary training and testing requirements. The designation must be renewed every two years as long as
eligibility and continuing education re-quirements are met.
ANSWER
National Certified Guardian
, Question 14.
A court officer responsible for filing papers, issuing process, and keeping records of court proceedings as generally specified by rule
or statue.
ANSWER
Clerk of Court
Question 15.
A basic or minimal ability to do something; qualify esp. to testify <competence of a witness>
ANSWER
Competence
Question 16.
The mental ability to under-stand problems and make decisions.
ANSWER
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Question 17.
Situations in which an individual may receive financial or material gain or business advantage from a decision made on behalf of
another. Situations, which 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.
ANSWER
Conflict of Interest
Question 18.
A governmental body consisting of one or more judges who sit to adjudicate disputes and administer justice.
ANSWER
Court
Question 19.
A legal document issued by the court and signed by a judge. Examples include a letter of guardianship; spelling out directions for the
care of the ward and the estate and authorization or denial of a request for action.
ANSWER
Court Order
Question 20.
A report which the guardian is required by statute or court order to submit to the court relative to the guardianship.
ANSWER
Court Required Report Study online at https://quizlet.com/_8h83k9
Guardianship As sociation Examination
Question 1.
The legal process of resolving a dispute; the process of judicially deciding a case.
ANSWER
Adjudication
Question 2.
A person appointed by the court to manage the assets and liabilities of an intestate decedent. Executor is a person named by the
testator to carry out the provisions in the testator's will.
ANSWER
Administrator/Executor/Personal Representative
Question 3.
A written instruction, such as a living will or durable power of attorney for health care, which guides care when an individual is
terminally ill or incapacitated and unable to communicate his/her desires.
ANSWER
Advance Directive
Question 4.
A person who assists, defends, or pleads, or prosecutes for another.
ANSWER
Advocate
Question 5.
Individual for whom a guardianship proceeding has been initiated.
ANSWER
Alleged Incapacitated Person or Person at Risk
Question 6.
A relationship between two agencies or organizations, or two divisions or departments within one agency, which ensures independent
decision-making on the part of both.
ANSWER
Arms Length Relationship Study online at https://quizlet.com/_8h83k9
Question 7.
A person who practices law.
ANSWER
Attorney at law
, Question 8.
An attorney who represents the alleged incapacitated person. Such attorney shall represent the expressed wishes of the alleged
incapacitated person.
ANSWER
Attorney for the Alleged Incapacitated Person
Question 9.
That course of action that maximizes what is best for a ward and that includes consideration of the least intrusive, most normalizing,
and least restrictive course of action possible given the needs of the ward.
ANSWER
Best Interest
Question 10.
Legal qualification, competency, power, or fitness. Ability to understand the nature of the effects of one's acts.
ANSWER
Capacity Study online at https://quizlet.com/_8h83k9
Question 11.
The ability to understand and appreciate the nature and consequences of a decision and to reach and communicate an informed
decision in the matter.
ANSWER
Decisional Capacity
Question 12.
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 re-quirements for a 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.
ANSWER
Certified Guardian Study online at https://quizlet.com/_8h83k9
Question 13.
A National Certified Guardian designation is granted to individuals who have met the minimum eligibility standards for CGC
Certification including the necessary training and testing requirements. The designation must be renewed every two years as long as
eligibility and continuing education re-quirements are met.
ANSWER
National Certified Guardian
, Question 14.
A court officer responsible for filing papers, issuing process, and keeping records of court proceedings as generally specified by rule
or statue.
ANSWER
Clerk of Court
Question 15.
A basic or minimal ability to do something; qualify esp. to testify <competence of a witness>
ANSWER
Competence
Question 16.
The mental ability to under-stand problems and make decisions.
ANSWER
Competency Study online at https://quizlet.com/_8h83k9
Question 17.
Situations in which an individual may receive financial or material gain or business advantage from a decision made on behalf of
another. Situations, which 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.
ANSWER
Conflict of Interest
Question 18.
A governmental body consisting of one or more judges who sit to adjudicate disputes and administer justice.
ANSWER
Court
Question 19.
A legal document issued by the court and signed by a judge. Examples include a letter of guardianship; spelling out directions for the
care of the ward and the estate and authorization or denial of a request for action.
ANSWER
Court Order
Question 20.
A report which the guardian is required by statute or court order to submit to the court relative to the guardianship.
ANSWER
Court Required Report Study online at https://quizlet.com/_8h83k9
