Guardianship

Suzanne Thompson Wininger, RN, JD

CTW Law Firm & CTW Caring Solutions

Elder Law

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this lecture, you should be able to:

• 1. • Explain the difference between the best interest standard and substituted judgment in guardianship
     • Identify differences between a guardianship and a power of attorney
     • Identify what a professional evaluation is and how you can assist in obtaining one
     • Identify what a guardianship court order means to you in your professional capacity

[From the Spring 2026 Dementia Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series]