At that time the court awarded visitation to Roberta such that custody was shared by the parties on alternate weeks. The student will likely need support to learn what the tool is, what it can and cannot do, and how to use it. A full guardian of an incapacitated person has the same powers and duties respecting the ward that a parent has for a minor child. However, if the young adult chooses to have help, arrangements can be made. They may not be practiced or comfortable in signing contracts, such as their Individualized Education Plan. Montana law provides options for protecting individuals needing assistance with decision-making, such as minors and incapacitated adults. The Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities This release should also be required if the young person wants their medical provider to be able to speak with their identified health care supporter(s) over the phone. This support person could practice tasks with the young adult such as making an appointment or refilling a prescription. This tool may be helpful for someone who struggles with communication and wants their advocate to be able to share their choices with others. Here is sample language: My agent and I will review this [Power of Attorney/Advanced Directive/Plan] to see if it should be changed or cancelled at least every ______. While they do not have default guardians, the court will give priority to certain persons when appointing a guardian. (2)After notice and hearing on a petition for removal or for permission to resign, the court may terminate the guardianship and make any further order that may be appropriate. 765 0 obj <> endobj When we discuss minor guardianship, we are discussing a situation where all parties agree that you should be the guardian of the minor child. Laws ch. If the young adult wants to open an account or has financial questions, they can ask a support person to go with them to their bank to ensure language is used that they understand. What Types of Guardianship Exist in Montana? If the young person feels they would prefer to have a legal document to share who their support person is and the role of that person, they can use a Power of Attorney (POA) for Medical. (Martinis, 2016), http://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_aging/resources/guardianship_law_practice/practical_tool.html, The Right to Make Choices: International Laws and Decision-Making by People with Disabilities, Easy Read Edition, Part 2: Supported Decision-Making, http://autisticadvocacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Easy-Read-OSF-2-Supported-Decision-Making-v3.pdf, Guardianship and Alternatives for Decision-Making Support, http://www.gottransition.org/resourceGet.cfm?id=17, Wisconsin Community of Practice on Transition Practice Group on Health, Transition Health Care Checklist: Preparing for Life as an Adult, http://www2.waisman.wisc.edu/cedd/wrc//pdf/pubs/THCL.pdf. You will also be responsible for paying the filing fee. endstream endobj 875 0 obj <>/Metadata 52 0 R/PageLayout/OneColumn/Pages 869 0 R/StructTreeRoot 72 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 876 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 877 0 obj <>stream
