{ "document_id": 16142, "page": 18, "width_pt": 612, "height_pt": 792, "rotation": 0, "pipeline_version": "paddleocr-vl-1.6+paul-48", "engine": "paddleocr_vl", "source_run_id": 16253, "item_count": 15, "counts_by_type": { "heading": 5, "link": 4, "text": 6 }, "build_ms": 2, "items": [ { "id": "p18.1", "order": 1, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 69.84, "t": 718.32, "r": 145.92, "b": 704.16 }, "text": "Final Decree", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3 }, { "id": "p18.2", "order": 2, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 68.4, "t": 701.76, "r": 543.36, "b": 598.8 }, "text": "At the conclusion of the hearing, the court determines the AIP's level of capacity and whether a guardianship appointment is necessary and appropriate. These decisions are set forth in a Final Decree. If the judge finds that the AIP is capable, or that a less restrictive alternative is appropriate, guardianship will not be granted. If guardianship is needed, the judge will enter an order appointing a guardian(s) who will best serve the needs of the AIP. The judge will also determine what type of guardianship is appropriate (of the person, estate, or both; limited or plenary)." }, { "id": "p18.3", "order": 3, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 69.6, "t": 584.88, "r": 144.96, "b": 570 }, "text": "Surety Bond", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3 }, { "id": "p18.4", "order": 4, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 68.64, "t": 568.08, "r": 542.16, "b": 479.52 }, "text": "Since a guardian of the estate handles the IP’s finances, the court may require them to purchase a surety bond. A surety bond is a contract, like insurance, that protects the IP’s estate in the event of mistakes or wrongdoing by the guardian. The bond’s premium may be paid out of the assets of the IP. If a surety bond is required, the amount of the bond will be stated in the Final Decree. The court may make their decision determining the need for a surety bond at any time. The court may waive the surety bond requirement at its discretion. xvi", "children": [ { "id": "p18.4.1", "order": 5, "type": "link", "bbox": { "l": 349.8, "t": 496.649, "r": 358.689, "b": 485.892 }, "text": "xvi", "attrs": { "target_page": 90, "action_type": "/GoTo" } } ] }, { "id": "p18.5", "order": 6, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 69.84, "t": 465.36, "r": 235.92, "b": 450.96 }, "text": "Notification of Appointment", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3 }, { "id": "p18.6", "order": 7, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 68.16, "t": 448.56, "r": 542.88, "b": 330.72 }, "text": "Once a guardian has been appointed, the guardian is required to notify the IP and all interested parties. The IP or any interested party has a right to appeal the court's decision. Others who may need to be notified of the appointment of a guardian include, but are not limited to, family members, the IP's employer, anyone named in the IP's existing written powers of attorney, their doctors and other health care providers, other service providers, government agencies, the post office if the IP will be moving, and anyone involved in a lawsuit, contract, or financial agreement with the IP. It may be necessary to provide the court orders or guardianship decree to these parties in order to act on behalf of the IP." }, { "id": "p18.7", "order": 8, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 68.4, "t": 324, "r": 542.64, "b": 280.08 }, "text": "The guardian of the estate will also need to contact the IP’s bank and other financial institutions, insurance companies, retirement plans, and Social Security or any other government agency from which the IP receives benefits. xvii", "children": [ { "id": "p18.7.1", "order": 9, "type": "link", "bbox": { "l": 220.68, "t": 296.249, "r": 231.353, "b": 285.492 }, "text": "xvii", "attrs": { "target_page": 90, "action_type": "/GoTo" } } ] }, { "id": "p18.8", "order": 10, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 69.84, "t": 264.96, "r": 176.88, "b": 250.8 }, "text": "Interested Parties", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3 }, { "id": "p18.9", "order": 11, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 68.4, "t": 248.4, "r": 542.4, "b": 189.6 }, "text": "Any interested parties named in the court's Final Decree must receive a Notice of Filing form from the guardian each time they file reports related to the guardianship. This includes both annual and final reports, as well as the initial Inventory, which is filed by the guardian of the estate. xviii More information can be found in Guardian of the Estate.", "children": [ { "id": "p18.9.1", "order": 12, "type": "link", "bbox": { "l": 287.368, "t": 205.559, "r": 404.532, "b": 190.911 }, "text": "Guardian of the Estate.", "attrs": { "target_page": 33, "action_type": "/GoTo" } }, { "id": "p18.9.2", "order": 13, "type": "link", "bbox": { "l": 118.44, "t": 206.472, "r": 121.152, "b": 190.416 }, "text": "", "attrs": { "target_page": 90, "action_type": "/GoTo" } } ] }, { "id": "p18.10", "order": 14, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 70.32, "t": 168.72, "r": 266.88, "b": 154.32 }, "text": "Emergency Guardianship Process", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3 }, { "id": "p18.11", "order": 15, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 68.4, "t": 152.64, "r": 542.88, "b": 78.96 }, "text": "Emergency guardianships are ordered only when the court determines that the AIP needs a guardian immediately and that without one, the person or their estate is at risk of irreparable harm. The process for becoming an emergency guardian differs from the procedures discussed previously as it does not include a full hearing and the same notice requirements. An appointment of an emergency guardian of the person shall be in effect no more than seventy-" } ], "excluded_furniture": { "first": [ { "id": "p18.f1", "order": 16, "type": "header", "bbox": { "l": 69.84, "t": 755.04, "r": 231.6, "b": 742.32 }, "text": "Pennsylvania Guardian Handbook", "attrs": { "block_label": "header" } } ], "last": [ { "id": "p18.f2", "order": 17, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 532.8, "t": 70.8, "r": 540.96, "b": 59.52 }, "text": "7", "attrs": { "block_label": "number" } } ] } }