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Trusted Legal Guardian in Lawrence, KS

A Legal Guardian in Lawrence, KS, provides protection and security for individuals of any age who cannot advocate or otherwise manage their own lives. Need an advocate and dedicated Legal Guardian for your parents, a child, or a friend? Get experience and dedication! Call Janis E. Miskimins of Sand Castles, Inc. at (785) 832-2345. You will receive honest and open answers based on years of experience working with families and individuals who have needed someone to step up and make a difference.

Experienced and Dedicated Personal Guardian

Janis is the president of Sand Castles, Inc. She has been an individual Guardian for over 30 years for elderly individuals, couples, and minors. This has helped her learn and understand the law and the spirit of the law. Personal knowledge and contact with the individuals she serves has been a primary focus.
As a Legal Guardian, Janis has an established record of meeting the personal needs of individuals who have called her Guardian, advocate, and trusted friend. Bank trust officers and attorneys have been known to share that they would call Janis if they ever needed a Guardian's care. They have seen how she advocates and honors those she serves with love and dedication.

The Essentials of Guardianship

Guardianship services become necessary for a minor child without legal parents or for adults who "lack the capacity to manage such person's estate, or to meet essential needs for physical health, safety, or welfare, and who are in need of a Guardian or a Conservator, or both." KSA 59-3051(a).
Individuals who are unable to manage their own independent living need a Legal Guardian. Those who require a Legal Guardian never surrender their rights to make choices or be involved in their daily care decisions. The choice of the Ward is always an important consideration.
Individuals who have a Guardian are referred to by the court as Wards. A Ward is an individual who has become a Ward of the court because of his or her need for Legal protection. The assigned Guardian of the Ward is responsible to the court. Kansas statutes provide clear standards for each Guardian as they serve to meet the needs of the Ward. Advocacy is the heart of an excellent Guardian. One cannot advocate for another human being without personally finding out what the needs and desires of the person are.

The Law and Spirit of the Law Requires a Personal Relationship

Legal guardians are required by law to become and remain personally acquainted with the Ward, the spouse of the ward, and other interested persons associated with the Ward and who are knowledgeable about the Ward, the Ward's needs, and the Ward responsibilities.

Responsibilities of a Guardian

A Guardian shall exercise authority only as necessitated by the Ward's limitations.
A Guardian shall encourage the Ward to act on the Ward's own behalf to the extent the ward is able to do so.
A Guardian shall encourage the ward to develop or regain the skills and abilities necessary to meet the Ward's own essential needs and to otherwise manage the Ward's own affairs.
In making decisions on behalf of the Ward, a Guardian shall consider the expressed desires and personal values of the Ward to the extent known to the Guardian.
A Guardian shall strive to ensure that the personal, civil, and human rights of the Ward are protected.
A Guardian shall at all times act in the best interests of the Ward and shall exercise reasonable care, diligence, and prudence. KSA 59-3075(2).

Feel Free To Call and Ask Questions

Sand Castles, Inc. will provide Case Management services for Wards under the Guardianship of Janis Miskimins. She offers ongoing and regular personal contact with weekly oversight of the Case Managers and any other care services as may be required by the Ward.
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Service Area
Northeast Kansas, Especially Lawrence Kansas City Metropolitan Area
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm CST Contractual Clients Reachable 24/7 for Contractual Clients with emergency needs
Get in Touch
(785) 832-2345
janis@sandcastlesonline.com
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