Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 5505 – Qualified guardians
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Persons diagnosed with intellectual disabilities or other specific developmental disabilities have a right to a qualified guardian when this is required to protect their personal well-being and interests. No person or agency rendering direct services to a person diagnosed with an intellectual disability or other specific developmental disabilities shall also serve as such person’s guardian.
61 Del. Laws, c. 270, § ?3; 73 Del. Laws, c. 97, § ?2; 78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §§ ?217, 218;
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 5505
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
