HOW TO BE A GUARDIAN:

THE PRACTICAL APPROACH

  For

Guardians and Potential Guardians

of Family and Friends

2nd Wednesday of each month, 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

AT

Clark County Public Guardian's Office
515 Shadow Lane
Las Vegas, Nevada

Presented by:

Office of the Clark County Public Guardian

Space is limited, please call 702-455-4332 for reservations.

Training is offered free of charge at this time. Certificate of completion provided. This training is endorsed and recommended by the Clark County District Court judges.

TOPICS

Legal Duties

• Definitions

• Duties of Guardian

• Rights of Wards

•  Living Will / Right to Die

Financial Responsibilities

• Bonding Considerations

•  Budgeting / Financial Planning

•  Income Tax Considerations

• Inventory

• Accountings

• Annual Financial Statement

Personal Responsibilities

• Medical Decisions

• Social Needs

• Substituted Judgment

Coping

• Dynamics of Aging, Mental and Physical Incapacitation

• Support / Respite Services

• Community Resources