The Disability Law Center recorded this presentation on guardianship and alternatives to guardianship. DLC attorneys, Katie and Nate, covered guardianship law currently, some recent changes to that law, the rights […]
What is Supported Decision-making (SDM)? SDM lets adults with disabilities make their own decisions with the help of people they trust. We all use SDM, whether it is asking a […]
ACLU and Disability Law Center File Lawsuit to Block Creation of New Restrictive Guardianships for Utahns with Disabilities SALT LAKE CITY – Today, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Disability […]
This table helps explain the differences between supported decision-making and guardianship. Supported Decision-Making Guardianship Lets an adult make their own decisions. Supporters help the individual gather and evaluate information needed […]
What is Supported Decision-making? Supported decision-making (SDM) lets adults with disabilities make their own decisions with the help of people they trust. We all use SDM, whether it’s asking a […]
Texas and a few other states have put the basic rights of a person with a guardian into law. Utah has done the same. Below is an overview of the […]
What is a Guardianship? Guardianship is a court process in which a judge decides if an adult can take care of their health, food, clothing, shelter, financial, or personal needs. […]
Once you turn 18, the law says you can make your own choices. If you would like or need help making decisions beyond 18, this fact sheet outlines some of […]
The Guardianship Associates of Utah provide direct guardianship and conservator services, as well as trust management and executor services for Special Needs Trusts. They also help families as they navigate […]