guardianship
Ohio Supreme Court changes rules for guardianships
The Ohio Supreme Court has issued changes to the state’s rules for guardianship set to take effect July 1. The tweaks are meant to avoid fraud and abuse by imposing new reporting and training requirements. The guardianship system, overseen by Ohio’s county probate courts, provides care for people who can’t care for themselves. But it’s […]
Attorney fees provision sours support for guardianship overhaul
A bipartisan team of House lawmakers is working on a sweeping update to Ohio’s guardianship laws. The changes stem in large part from recommendations offered by the Ohio Judicial Conference, and they come at a moment when Britney Spears’ conservatorship case has put added attention on the issue. The problem? HB 488 also carries an […]