Category
Supporting Individuals With Disabilities – Decision Making Supports or Supports for Decision Making
Course Description
This course outlines the role and responsibilities of a conservator in Iowa. This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill your responsibilities effectively while respecting the rights and autonomy of the protected person.
Intended Audience
Anyone who is interested in learning more about adult conservatorships, including the court process for appointing a conservator and the responsibilities a conservator has after they are appointed. This includes individuals serving as a conservator or
considering serving as a conservator. It also includes healthcare professionals, aging and disability service providers, social workers, educators, financial professionals, and others who work with adults who have conservators.
Course Objectives
During this course, we will:
- Identify what is expected of you as a conservator in Iowa,
- Review the responsibilities to the protected person, and
- Outline the process for seeking conservatorship.
Length
31 minutes
Course Content
Key topics include:
- Expectations of Conservators,
- Responsibilities to the Protected Person, and
- Responsibilities to the Court.
Competencies
N/A
Presenters and Content Experts
Jennifer Donovan, JD, State Public Guardian, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Meredith Saltzman, JD, Deputy Public Guardian, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to Jayna Grauerholz, JD, Legal Assistance Developer, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services as well as board members of the Guardian Association of Iowa Network (GAIN) for their assistance in content review.
This training was supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $24,999 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the
author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
The information contained in this course is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The law can change, so information in this course may not reflect the most up-to-date legal information. You should consult an attorney for advice about your specific legal matter. Use of and access to this course does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and the authors of this course. This course contains links to other third-party websites. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is not responsible for the content of those websites. Inclusion of links to other websites is for your information and convenience and does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.