Article Publication Date:
1/15/2013
Summary:
In January of 2013, ADvancing States sent a survey to its members and a list of long-term care contacts in the states seeking information about guardianship laws and practices and about how states assure appropriate use of durable powers of attorney. Review the results from the 20 states who responded.
Types/Tools:
Populations:
Aging/Older Adults
Sources:
ADvancing States
Programs/Initiatives:
N/A
States:
Arizona; Delaware; Georgia; Illinois; Idaho; Iowa; Missouri; Nevada; New Jersey; New Mexico; New York; Ohio; Oklahoma; Oregon; Tennessee; Texas; Virginia; Washington; West Virginia; Wyoming
Keywords:
State/Agency Information
guardianship; guardianship laws; durable powers of attorney; guardianship practices; guardian duties; guardianship policies
Contact
ADvancing States (ADvancing States)
info@advancingstates.org
Phone:
202-898-2578
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/53356