How is a guardianship different from government benefits?

A guardianship is a legal arrangement where a person is appointed by the court to make decisions, manage finances, and care for the physical and emotional needs of a child or incapacitated adult. This arrangement differs from government benefits in that the appointed guardian is responsible for the person’s entire wellbeing. Government benefits, as the name implies, are simply financial benefits provided by the government to help with certain costs or needs, such as health care, food, or housing costs. In North Dakota, guardianship cases must be taken to the court to be approved. The court assesses the person’s ability to make decisions and manage their own finances, and then decides whether they need a guardian to assist them. The court will then appoint the guardian, typically a family member, and issue an order granting the guardian guardianship rights. Government benefits, on the other hand, are typically applied for and received on an individual basis. Guarding is a more comprehensive and intensive process than obtaining government benefits because it involves making decisions that impact a person’s entire life. This includes making decisions about where a person lives, what medical treatment or services they need, how to manage their finances, and who to contact if there are any issues or concerns. Government benefits provide help to those in need with costs for necessary services, but do not provide the long-term oversight and decision-making a guardian is responsible for.

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