Guardianship - Limits on Guardian's Power
A guardian can carry out most routine decisions and actions without court approval. However, certain actions must be approved by the court, including:
- moving the ward outside of the county
- paying guardian and/or attorney fees
- selling the ward's property
- withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment (unless the ward executed an Advance Directive when competent)
- consenting to terminating the ward's parental rights
- consenting to certain non-emergency medical treatments such as abortion, psychosurgery, removal of an organ, and experimental procedures
- making decisions having to do with marriage and divorce
- placing the ward in a facility or institution
The guardian may move the ward to another location within the county without prior court approval. However, the guardian must notify the court of the current location of the ward.
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