NGA Standards of Practice (SOP) for Guardianship Practice Test

A guardian is responsible for maintaining transparency and accountability in financial matters, particularly concerning any fees charged for their services. Notifying the court of fee changes is crucial because it ensures that all financial decisions and adjustments are subject to oversight. This requirement helps protect the individual under guardianship by guaranteeing that fees are fair and justified, and it maintains the integrity of the guardianship process.

Keeping changes confidential, as suggested in one of the options, would contradict the principles of transparency and accountability that are central to guardianship responsibilities. Disclosing fee changes only to family would not fulfill the legal obligation to ensure that the court, which has the ultimate authority over the guardian's actions, is informed. The option that suggests changing fees as they see fit undermines the necessary oversight that the judicial system provides to protect the interests of the person under guardianship. Therefore, notifying the court about any fee changes is essential for ensuring proper governance and oversight within the guardianship framework.