by Forum Admin | Apr 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
The recent movie about an unscrupulous guardian, “I Care a Lot” may have made you wonder whether anything like what happened in the movie could happen here. Luckily, we live in a state where almost none of what the movie guardian did could happen. Washington adopted...
by Forum Admin | Apr 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
The following order was issued April 23rd, 2020 by the Supreme Court of The State of Washington and pertains to Guardianship. Order Visitation of Certified Professional Guardians
by Forum Admin | Apr 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Seattle Times identified 113 long-term care facilities in Washington state that had residents or employees test positive for COVID-19 as of April 16, not including adult family homes or in-home care providers. This list does not include about 30 facilities that...
by Forum Admin | Jan 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Washington Association of Profession Guardians (WAPG) was saddened by the reported actions of Wayne Jerome Houston, CPG. Unfortunately, while we recognize that a vast majority of certified professional guardians discharge their duties to the highest fiduciary...
by Forum Admin | Oct 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Some of you may have recently seen the attached rulemaking notice from the Department of Social and Health Resources regarding guardian fees. Here is a brief explanation of the process that DSHS has provided for WAPG members: “The Health Care Authority (HCA) and the...
by Forum Admin | Apr 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
The National Guardianship Association has been advised by several state affiliate guardianship associations of numerous “Right to Association” legislative bills that are being introduced in most, if not all, jurisdictions around the country. These bills are being...
by Forum Admin | Feb 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
On July 24, 2015, a new section of Washington State’s involuntary mental health treatment law, Chapter 71.05 Revised Code of Washington (RCW), goes into effect. This new section is called Joel’s Law. This allows a person’s immediate family member, legal guardian, or...
by Forum Admin | Jan 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
Many WAPG members who are Professional guardians are asked to act as Trustees for their clients. Many of you may not be aware of the Trusts Institutions Modernization Act (TIMA) that took effect on January 5th, 2015. TIMA provides guidance to the Department...
by Forum Admin | Jan 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
· CPG Continuing Education Reporting Period – January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2016. All continuing education for the reporting period must be completed by December 31, 2016 and reported by January 31,...
