Nebraska Statutes 30-4105. Office of Public Guardian; duties
The office:
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 30-4105
- 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.
- Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(1) Shall provide immediate response when a guardian or conservator is needed in an emergency situation;
(2) Shall provide an option upon the resignation, removal, or discharge of a guardian or conservator so that there is no lapse in service to the ward or protected person;
(3) Shall provide equal access and protection for all individuals in need of guardianship or conservatorship services;
(4) Shall promote or provide public education to increase the awareness of the duties of guardians and conservators and encourage more people to serve as private guardians or private conservators;
(5) Shall recruit members of the general public or family members to serve as guardians or conservators and provide adequate training and support to enhance their success;
(6) Shall act as a resource to persons already serving as guardians or conservators for education, information, and support;
(7) Shall safeguard the rights of individuals by exploring all options available to support individuals in the least restrictive manner possible and seek full guardianship only as a last resort; and
(8) Shall model the highest standard of practice for guardians and conservators to improve the performance of all guardians and conservators in the state.