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Lee - your not actually appointed by the court legal guardian? So the “ward” situation, how is this being done..... like it’s an informal agreement?
I’d be more concerned that if you have serious debt issues, that you will NOT be considered suitable to be named a guardian by the court. Guardianships are usually heard in probate court and you should be asked to provide info on yourself, in detail as to income / assets / debts and your ability to be responsible for the ward. Otherwise judge will name an outside guardian from a list of vetted attorneys or others that have been approved by the state.
Some courts routinely run credit history on guardianship applicants & run them randomly on those currently named to be guardians. If you know you personally have all sorts of financial issues, or anyone in your household has issues (like your kid living at your home has juvee issues or has any arrest / felony record), I’d forget about ever filling to be a guardian. Your not gonna pass the fiduciary duty & responsibility sniff test.
Could you get around this?, well maybe but likely court could require you be bonded. And it’s not the around the courthouse typical bail bondsman who does these. It’s specialty underwriting by an independent insurance agent; & these you pay in full a& upfront for.
if you have serious debt issues, things will surface eventually... You don’t want to ever place the elders finances in jeopardy. If your commingling $ or credit cards or other accounts, it runs risk of placing her in jeopardy.
YOUR creditors can't, unless you personally are listed as a joint owner on any of the accounts, which I'm not sure is even allowed if you become guardian. Co-mingling of funds is not recommended in any case. I was my mom's guardian and all of her funds were placed into a guardianship account, with my name listed as guardian only, not an owner. All of her SS deposits went into that account and all of her bills and expenses were paid out of that account as well, and an accounting provided to the court.
Creditors could come after ward's funds for debts in ward's name but not for debts in your name as long as your funds are kept completely separate from ward's.
If you have outstanding debts, you personally can't afford the cost of guardianship. You may be able to use the persons money for this but then they have to have it.
I would also think twice about caring for a friend with Dementia. It gets worse. If u try to care for them in a home setting, it can be a 24/7 job.
Where is this persons family? Its their responsibility to get them what they need. They don't need to do hands on caring but should set up what is needed for their care.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
I’d be more concerned that if you have serious debt issues, that you will NOT be considered suitable to be named a guardian by the court. Guardianships are usually heard in probate court and you should be asked to provide info on yourself, in detail as to income / assets / debts and your ability to be responsible for the ward. Otherwise judge will name an outside guardian from a list of vetted attorneys or others that have been approved by the state.
Some courts routinely run credit history on guardianship applicants & run them randomly on those currently named to be guardians.
If you know you personally have all sorts of financial issues, or anyone in your household has issues (like your kid living at your home has juvee issues or has any arrest / felony record), I’d forget about ever filling to be a guardian. Your not gonna pass the fiduciary duty & responsibility sniff test.
Could you get around this?, well maybe but likely court could require you be bonded. And it’s not the around the courthouse typical bail bondsman who does these. It’s specialty underwriting by an independent insurance agent; & these you pay in full a& upfront for.
if you have serious debt issues, things will surface eventually... You don’t want to ever place the elders finances in jeopardy. If your commingling $ or credit cards or other accounts, it runs risk of placing her in jeopardy.
Creditors could come after ward's funds for debts in ward's name but not for debts in your name as long as your funds are kept completely separate from ward's.
I would also think twice about caring for a friend with Dementia. It gets worse. If u try to care for them in a home setting, it can be a 24/7 job.
Where is this persons family? Its their responsibility to get them what they need. They don't need to do hands on caring but should set up what is needed for their care.