Visit the person with a guardian at least once a month and as needed.

You are required to file an Annual Report of Guardian of the Person every year. The report is due on the anniversary of the date you were appointed guardian.

A final report must be filed within 60 days of the person with a guardian's death, when you can no longer serve as guardian, when you are removed as guardian by the court, or when the person with a guardian regains capacity. Only the court can remove you as guardian or end a guardianship through a court order.

Guardian duties cease at time of the person with a guardian’s death. The court, Social Security Administration, Department of Human Services, Veterans Administration and other sources of income, benefits and pensions must be informed of the person with a guardian’s death.

If the person with a guardian resides in a facility, attend plan of care meetings on a regular basis. Keep track of ongoing physician visits and health care appointments.

Make requests for, and monitor, vision, dental, auditory, and podiatry care as needed.

Inquire about the availability and cost of hair stylists and barbers in the facility. Work with the facility to make standing appointments for the person with a guardian.

Visit the person with a guardian at least monthly and as needed to make sure they are being cared for properly. Keep a log of dates and time spent during your visits.

Make sure the facility informs you of significant health status changes, medication changes, room and/or roommate changes, emergency treatments offsite, recreational/leisure outings, family visits, and holiday celebrations.

☐ Determine if there is a need to set up a resident account (spending money for the person with a guardian).

Arrange for purchasing needed supplies, clothing, personal hygiene items, etc.

Make sure personal items are labeled and recorded on the personal inventory filed with the residential facility. As additional items are brought in, request that the inventory is updated and maintain a copy for your records. Report lost/missing items to the administration. If items are not found, request reimbursement. Be sure to include items of value such as hearing aids, glasses, orthopedic shoes, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.

If you are also the guardian of the estate, request an accounting for expenses paid using the person with a guardian's income. This information will be needed to complete the Annual Report of Guardian of the Estate.