What is a professional guardian? A court-appointed individual who makes decisions for a ward or protected person (someone who cannot make the daily decisions of life for herself).

Making those decisions ethically for the ward is detailed here. Inside:

--What are ethics--and who cares?

--Decision-making for the ward (5 steps)

--Relationship with the ward (3 steps)

--Where to live

--Care, treatment and services

--Estate

--Endgame: terminating or limiting guardianship

--Getting into trouble

(Approved by the Center for Guardianship Certification as part of a professional continuing education class.)