From Sore to Soar
Guardianship & Conservatorship
At-a-Glance
Critical decisions are often made by guardians, and conservators. Decisions include advocating for health, support services, legal needs, and trusts for incapacitated adults or minors. It may also include case management, health care surrogacy, durable power of attorney for property, financial or health care, living wills, joint checking accounts, decision-making networks, and collaboration with other community agencies, advocacy groups, and services.
Supportive Advosources
Guardianship Trust
Website: https://guardiantrusts.org
Description: Provides guardianship services to persons who do not have adequate income or assets to afford a private guardian
The Lighting the Way to Guardianship and Other Decision-Making Alternatives project
Website: http://www.floridaguardians.com
Description: Provides knowledge about Florida law pertaining to guardianship and guardianship alternatives in Florida for communities, attorneys, and other professionals
Guardian Partners Organization
Description: Guardians are appointed by the Court to make decisions on behalf of people who are unable to make those decisions for themselves, statistics on why guardianship is needed, classes, and wellness monitoring by volunteers
National Guardianship Association:
Website: https://www.guardianship.org
Description: National standards to guardianship and conservatorship, guardianship education
Pinellas Guardianship Association
Website: http://guardianassociation.org
Description: Advocacy and education promoting the welfare and quality of service