by Sue Orhon | Jul 17, 2025 | Resource
Are you protected if a disaster hits your rental home? Where will you go if repairs need to be made to your apartment before you can safely live there? What if your furniture and personal items are destroyed? Many people think that their landlord or... by Sue Orhon | Jun 19, 2025 | Resource
Supported Decision-Making Supported decision-making uses tools and supports to help persons understand, make, and communicate their choices. By using supported decision-making, persons are able to make choices and be more independent for a longer time. Supported... by Sue Orhon | Jun 19, 2025 | Resource
Guardianship If you have a guardianship, you still have rights. You and your guardian may not always agree. A guardian should consider your wishes. You might need a guardian if you need help making personal care decisions like where you live and what support... by Sue Orhon | Jun 19, 2025 | Resource
Many people have situations where a family member may need help with decisions or daily activities, such as paying bills or help with doctors. You may be told that a guardianship and conservatorship is needed. That may not be the case. Your mom has become routinely... by Sue Orhon | Jun 19, 2025 | Resource
Is a guardianship or conservatorship needed? Family members often take on informal decision-making roles for a person. A common example would be an adult son who assists his aging father with financial matters A bank may ask whether the father understands...