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2. 4 Key Differences Between Power of Attorney and Guardianship

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   Here are the key ways that power of attorney and guardianship differ: Guardianship often occurs as a result of not having previously appointed an agent before a situation occurred that ...

3. Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission - Wikipedia

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   The IGAC derives its standing from the Guardianship and Advocacy Act, enacted in 1978. Advocates in the 1970s had pointed out the existence of many Illinois residents who needed a legal guardian and had none. Under the English common law, it had been assumed that persons requiring guardianship would be taken care of by their extended families.

4. Elder Law Is More Important Than Ever. Why? Baby Boomers. - AOL

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   In elder law, power of attorney most often comes up as a voluntary form of conservatorship. This power can be limited, such as assigning your accountant the authority to file your taxes on your ...

5. Legal guardian - Wikipedia

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   Courts generally have the power to appoint a guardian for an individual in need of special protection. A guardian with responsibility for both the personal well-being and the financial interests of the ward is a general guardian. A person may also be appointed as a special guardian, having limited powers over the interests of the ward. A ...

6. Surrogate decision-maker - Wikipedia

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   If there is a durable power of attorney for health care, the agent appointed by that document is authorized to make health care decisions within the scope of authority granted by the document. If people have court-appointed guardians with authority to make health care decisions, the guardian is the authorized surrogate. [1]

7. A guide to power of attorney for elderly parents - AOL

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   A power of attorney (POA) is an important element of planning for your elderly parents' future. It allows another person to take action on your parents' behalf, ensuring bills get paid and medical ...