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	Alternatives to Guardianships for Adults 3302EN - When a person has significant problems managing financial affairs or personal care, guardianship may be considered. Guardianship should be viewed as an option of last resort, however, because it can be costly (involves going to court) and it deprives an adult of very significant personal rights. This publication provides general information about alternatives to guardianship. By: Northwest Justice Project


	Protecting Elders and Vulnerable Adults from Abuse and Neglect The law protects frail elders and vulnerable adults. This publication discusses different types of abuse that these individuals are protected from under the law. By: Northwest Justice Project Other Formats: PDF File Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Questions and Answers on Guardianship 3300EN - A guardian is a person appointed by a court to manage the affairs of a person who is incapacitated. This publication provides general information about how and when a guardian should be appointed. By: Columbia Legal Services Other Formats: PDF File Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Questions and Answers on Powers of Attorney It is often convenient - or even necessary - to have someone else act for you. When you give someone the power to act for you, you give what is called a power of attorney. If you give a power of attorney, you are called the principal and the person you give it to is called the agent or the attorney-in-fact. By: Columbia Legal Services Read this in: Russian / Pусский , Spanish / Español


	What Can Go Wrong with Guardianship? (Separate Website) Sometimes, a person with a disability needs help making decisions. Often, a guardian will be appointed by a judge to help. But, guardianship can take away many rights, and some guardians don't do a good job. By: Washington Protection & Advocacy System (WPAS)


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