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Guardianship
and Conservatorship in Iowa Issues of Subsititute Decision-Making
TABLE OF CONTENTS (These documents have
been posted in pdf format.)
 What
is Guardianship and Conservatorship?
Alternatives
to Guardianship and Conservatorship
Assessing
Decision-Making Skills and Functional Capacity: Determining if
Guardianship or Conservatorship is Necessary
Picking
a Guardian or Conservator
Transitions
to the Future: What Parents Need to Know About
Becoming Their Son’s or Daughter’s Guardian or Conservator
How
to Set Up a Guardianship or Conservatorship
Attorney,
Court and Guardianship or Conservatorship Fees
Changes
to Iowa Guardianship Law
Guardianship
of the Person: Powers, Duties, and Responsibilities
Conservator
of the Estate
Rights
of Wards: How Does a Guardian or Conservator Protect a Person’s
Rights?
Standards
and Principles of Substitute Decision-Making
Guardianship
Decisions Requiring Court Approval
Medical
Treatment Decisions
Making
Decisions to Limit Medical Procedures
Behavior
Limit Interventions
Modification
and Termination of Guardianship and Conservatorship
Just
the FAQs: “Frequently Asked Questions” About Guardianships
and Conservatorships
Definitions
of Legal Terms
Resource
Guide for Guardians and Conservators.
Or click here
to download the entire set of documents (1.5 mb).
These materials are a general summary of the law. They are
not meant to completely explain all that you should know about
guardianship and conservatorship. You should see a lawyer to
get complete, correct and up-to-date legal advice.
Updated November 2006 by:
Iowa Legal Aid
1111 9th Street, Suite 230
Des Moines, IA 50314-2527
(515)243-2151
1-800-532-1275
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