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Wisconsin Statutes Social Services (Ch. 46 to 58) § 54.26. Guardian training requirements

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Required training topics. (a) Every guardian of the person, unless exempted under sub. (2)(c), (d), or (e), shall complete training on all of the following topics:

1. The duties and required responsibilities of a guardian under the law and limits of a guardian's decision-making authority.

2. Alternatives to guardianship, including supported decision-making agreements and powers of attorney.

3. Rights retained by a ward.

4. Best practices for a guardian to solicit and understand the wishes and preferences of a ward, involving a ward in decision making, and taking a ward's wishes and preferences into account in decisions made by the guardian.

5. Restoration of a ward's rights and the process for removal of guardianship.

6. Future planning and identification of a potential standby or successor guardian.

7. Resources and technical support for guardians.

(b) Every guardian of the estate shall complete training on all of the following topics:

1. The duties and required responsibilities of a guardian under the law and limits of a guardian's decision-making authority.

2. Inventory and accounting requirements.

(2) Initial training requirements. (a) Before the final hearing for a permanent guardianship, any person nominated for appointment or seeking appointment as a guardian of the person is required to receive the training required under sub. (1)(a).

(b) Before the final hearing for permanent guardianship, any person nominated for appointment or seeking appointment as a guardian of the estate is required to receive at least the training required under sub. (1)(b).

(c) A guardian under s. 54.15(7) who is regulated by the department is exempt from pars. (a) and (b).

(d) A volunteer guardian who has completed the training requirements under sub. (1) is exempt from pars. (a) and (b) with regard to subsequent wards.

(e) A guardian of a minor under s. 48.9795, 48.831, 48.977, 48.978, or 54.10(1) is exempt from pars. (a) and (b).

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