• Preliminary functional assessment of the ward's ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) and IADLs (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living)
• Determine and monitor residence
• Consent to and monitor medical treatment
• Consent to and monitor non-medical services such as education or counseling
• Release of confidential information
• Make end-of-life decisions
• Maximize independence in least restrictive manner
• Report to the court about the guardianship status at least annually
• Advocate on behalf of the ward for housing and living arrangements; employment and training; entitlements and benefits; basic civil and property rights; religious rights; uncensored communication. medical rights; and parental rights
  

CONSERVATOR/FIDUCIARY SERVICES

• Identify all income, assets, liabilities
• Establish a balanced monthly cash flow
• Pay all monthly obligations
• Negotiate with all creditors
• Review all investments for maximum benefit and safety of principle
• Ensure all property is under adequate insurance
• Safeguard all assets for the benefit and use of the Protected Person
• Liquidate assets when necessary

FEES

• Initial Contact Through Court Appointment as Guardian of Person or Fiduciary:
  $125 hourly plus out-of-pocket cost

• Guardian/Fiduciary Case Office Set-up Fee:
  Minimum of $500 plus out-of-pocket costs

• Guardianship Fee:        $250 minimum per month
• Conservatorship Fee:  $150 minimum per month

• Probate Court Appointed Visitor Reports:
  $125 hourly, plus out-of-pcoket costs, inclusive of mileage unless otherwise noted. Includes written report with copies sent to all interested parties

• Court Testimony:
  $150 per hour plus out-of-pocket costs

• Care Managment Services/Private Non-Medicical Care Attendants:
  See Age Connections, Inc.

Fees listed above are basic rates. For an estimate of fees for your particular situation, please contact us at 801.281.1100, business cell phone 801.231.2018.