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Frequently Asked
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Guardianship of Person or Estate
assists people whose disabilities place them at risk of
significant harm in either their financial or personal affairs. Guardians
are appointed and supervised by the court. The guardian can arrange and
consent to medical, financial, and professional services as needed. Limited Guardianships are established for people who retain the ability to
make some decisions for themselves, but need assistance in one or more
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Special Needs Trusts are created in wills or from
proceeds of a lawsuit settlement. Funds are usually invested and managed
to provide enhancement of the life of a person with a disability, while
preserving eligibility for medical and financial programs.
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GSS manages investments for
its trust and guardianship appointments. GSS does not provide investment
advice or stand alone investing services. |
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Powers of Attorney are a tool by which a person who is
competent delegates another to manage some or all financial matters, and
to ensure that the individual's preferences for medical treatment are respected
in the event of incapacity. |
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In Care management, GSS staff work with
individuals and families to identify and resolve problems in living.
Examples include identifying residential alternatives, obtaining clinical assessment,
preparing plans of care, budgeting personal funds, arranging for care givers
and other specialized services. |
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Assistance includes helping an individual or family manage funds and
expenses, restore order to neglected financial records, set up systems for
attending to routine budget matters and monitoring investment accounts and
other assets including real property. |
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GSS staff serve as executors of probate estates in a variety
of circumstances. GSS seeks to complete the transfer of assets to heirs in
a timely and prudent manner, assuring that all legal requirements are
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