Unless limited by the court, the guardian has total control over the personal decisions of the ward and the conservator has authority of all financial decisions. This includes deciding where the ward will live, determining how the ward's funds will be spent and making routine medical decisions for the ward. For medical decisions involving extraordinary medical care, nursing home admission, the administration of anti-psychotic drugs, commitment to a mental health facility or the sale of the ward's real estate, the guardian has to seek the approval of the court in a separate proceeding. The conservator must seek court authority to make any gifts or to implement an estate plan for the ward.
This is a series, brought to you by Boston Attorneys Cohen & Oalican, LLP, specializing in Guardianship and Conservatorship Attorneys in Boston. Posted by Elder Law Boston Lawyer
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