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Much of the information is also relevant concerning someone with mental illness or concerning someone who has lost competence as the result of an injury or the effects of aging.  \nAbout the Ohio DD Council  \nThe Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC) is a planning and advocacy group of 35 members appointed by the Governor. ODDC receives and disseminates federal funds in the form of grant projects in order to create visions, influence public policy, pilot new approaches, empower individuals and families, and advocate for systems change.  \nThis publication was originally written by  \nDavidA. Zwyer. It was revised in March of 2009 with the assistance of the Ohio Legal Rights Service.  \n Table of Contents  \nParents as Guardians  2  \nWho Needs a Guardian?  3  \nTypes of Guardianship  4-5  \nLess Restrictive Guardianship  6  \nWhat Rights Are Taken Away When a Guardian Is Appointed? 6-7  \nAlternatives to Guardianship  8-10  \nResidency Requirements  11  \nImmunity for Ohio Guardians  12  \nConflict of Interest Provision Concerning Providers of Services  12 Choosing a Guardian  13  \nGuardianship Agency for Those Without Available Family  13  \nNaming Guardians in a Will  14  \nThe Application Process and Fees  15  \nWhat Happens at the Hearing?  16  \nDo I Need an Attorney to Apply for Guardianship?  17  \nReporting Requirements  17  \nRights, Duties, and Responsibilities of Guardians  18  \nWhat if a Guardian Does Not Appear to Be Doing a Good Job? 19 Guardianship in a Medicaid World  19  \nTerminating Guardianships  20  \nResource 20  \nNotes  21  \n1  \n Parents As Guardians  \nThe natural guardianship of parents-that is their parental rights and control over their child-ends when their children reach the age of 18 in Ohio. At that point, they no longer have the legal ability to make decisions and sign consent forms for their child, and they may be excluded from participating in decisions their child makes. Many parents who have a child with a disability struggle to decide if they need to remain the decision-makers in their child’s life. If they decide to seek guardianship when their child turns 18, they must go to their local probate court, and fill out and submit an application for guardianship.  \n2  \n Who Needs A Guardian?  \nTwo prerequisites should exist before a court appoints a guardian:  \n1. The individuals must be incompetent in at least one important area of their lives. That decision is often easy to determine as a result of real-life experiences. Can they take care of themselves and their property, or are they at risk if left on their own?  \n2. There must also be a present need for the guardianship. A person may have significant deficits in life, but the support network-families, friends, service providers, and others-may be so strong that guardianship is not necessary. The expression: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” may be applicable. If guardianship does become necessary at a point later in the individual’s life, it can be sought at that time.  \nThere are some situations in which guardianship may be an asset from protecting a person’s health and safety to asserting a person’s rights, and even helping a person express himself or herself. An individual who is nonverbal and who has profound mental retardation may need a guardian, especially if he or she resides in an institutional setting without family support and monitoring. An individual may need a guardian if his or her mental capacity is in doubt and if, at the sametime, the person has significant medical issues that require frequent consent to medical procedures.  \nIn accord with the principle of self-determination, it may also be useful-in assessing whether or not a person needs a guardian-to evaluate the extent to which the individual can participate in the decisions that affect his or he","cbCaivSL4e9T3MJH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivSL4e9T3MJH","pdf",173674,13,"English","# Parents as Guardians\n## Who Needs a Guardian?\n## Types of Guardianship\n## Less Restrictive Guardianship\n## What Rights Are Taken Away When a Guardian Is Appointed?\n## Alternatives to Guardianship\n## Residency Requirements\n## Immunity for Ohio Guardians\n## Conflict of Interest Provision Concerning Providers of Services\n## Choosing a Guardian\n## Guardianship Agency for Those Without Available Family\n## Naming Guardians in a Will\n## The Application Process and Fees\n## What Happens at the Hearing?\n## Do I Need an Attorney to Apply for Guardianship?\n## Reporting Requirements\n## Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities of Guardians\n## Terminating Guardianships\n## Resource","[{\"question\":\"What are the two main prerequisites for a court to appoint a guardian in Ohio?\",\"answer\":\"The person must be incompetent in at least one important area of life, and there must be a present need for guardianship despite available support networks.\"},{\"question\":\"What types of guardianship are recognized in Ohio?\",\"answer\":\"Common types include guardianship of the estate, guardianship of the person, plenary guardianship (person and estate), emergency guardianship, interim guardianship, guardian ad litem, and co-guardianship.\"},{\"question\":\"What does guardianship of the estate versus guardianship of the person authorize?\",\"answer\":\"Guardianship of the estate allows the guardian to make financial decisions. 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