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Your fiduciary duties to the ward and the Court last until you are discharged and released by the Court, and this may go on even past the death of the Ward. Failure to comply with your duties and obligations could lead to your removal. You could then be liable civilly or potentially even criminally for your actions. Thus, do not take this job lightly and make sure you discuss any questions you may have with an attorney.  \nGETTING STARTED AS GUARDIAN The Oath and Bond  \nOnce you receive the Order appointing you as guardian of the person and/or guardian of the estate, you still need to “qualify” as the guardian. To qualify, you must sign and notarize an “Oath of Office” and secure a bond. A bond is a written obligation with a monetary penalty, which insures the proper performance of the guardian’s duties to the ward. The Court may require a corporate surety bond, a personal surety bond, or a cash bond. You must secure a bond in the amount specified by the court’s Order.  \nIf you do not file both your oath and your bond within twenty days, the Court may set aside your appointment. It is important to remember your “qualification date” as many of your duties must be performed within a certain number of days from your qualification as guardian of the person.  \nObtaining Letters of Guardianship  \nAfter you have qualified, you may request your Letters of Guardianship (“Letters”) from the county clerk’s office. The Letters are an official document that serves as evidence of your appointment as guardian. The Letters expire each year and must be renewed annually in conjunction with the filing of your Annual Report and/or Annual Accounting.  \nGUARDIANSHIP of the PERSON Duties and Powers of the Guardian of the Person  \nYour powers as guardian are listed in the order appointing you as permanent guardian. There may be other powers listed in the order, but the Texas Estates Code grants many duties; some are listed below:  \n(1) Take charge of the person of the Ward;  \n(2) Have physical possession of the Ward and establish the Ward’s legal domicile (residence);  \n(3) Provide the Ward with clothing, food, medical care, and shelter;  \n(4) Consent to medical, psychiatric, and surgical treatment other than the inpatient psychiatric commitment of the Ward;  \n(5) Make employment, academic, and educational decisions for the ward;  \n(6) Apply on the Ward’s behalf for government benefits and services.  \nAlternatively, there are a few powers that you can exercise only with a court order, and some of them include the following:  \n(1) Place the Ward in a more restrictive care facility;  \n(2) Spend funds of the guardianship to care and maintain the Ward;  \nAs guardian of the person, you will continue to have duties and obligations to the court for the duration of the guardianship. Unless the Court has alleviated you of this duty, you are required, as soon as practicable, to inform relatives if the Ward:  \n1. Dies. You must inform relatives of any funeral arrangements and the location of the Ward’s final resting place;  \n2. Is admitted to a medical facility for acute care fora period of three days or more;  \n3. Changes residence; or  \n4. Stays at a location other than the Ward’s residence for longer than one calendar week.  \nIt is recommended that you discuss with an attorney any actions that you would like to take regarding the Ward before taking them if it involves moving the Ward, committing the Ward to an institution, or expending funds.  \nAnnual Report  \nThe guardian of the person is required to file a sworn annual report every year. Your annual report is due within sixty days of the anniversary of your qualification date. Failure to file the annual report could result in your removal as guardian, and/or a fine not to exceed $1,000. You may file this report pro se (meaning you do not need to have a lawye","cbCaiqmVw0BOrudk","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqmVw0BOrudk","pdf",222423,8,"English","# Getting Started as Guardian\n## The Oath and Bond\n## Obtaining Letters of Guardianship\n# Guardianship of the Person\n## Duties and Powers of the Guardian of the Person\n## Annual Report\n## Closing the Guardianship of the Person\n# Guardianship of the Estate\n## Powers and Duties of the Guardian of the Estate","[{\"question\":\"What does qualifying as a guardian require, and what happens if you miss the deadline?\",\"answer\":\"You must sign and notarize an “Oath of Office” and secure a bond, in the amount specified by the Court’s Order. If you do not file both the oath and bond within twenty days, the Court may set aside your appointment.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the Letters of Guardianship, and how long do they remain valid?\",\"answer\":\"Letters of Guardianship serve as evidence of your appointment. 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