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Family and Professional Guardianship Whether you are a seasoned guardianship lawyer, a devoted family member, or a professional guardian, this book provides a comprehensive overview of guardianship. It covers the essentials, from applicable statutes to the legal framework governing guardianship. In it you will explore diverse guardianship scenarios, including information about, guardianship of minors, incapacitated adults, mental health guardianship, standby guardianship, property and asset protection, alternatives to guardianship and conservatorship. Guidance for Guardians. Are you navigating the fog of guardianship responsibilities, then fear not. This book offers practical solutions grounded in laws and factual insights, ensuring you are never caught off guIt Empowers Decision Makers. Guardians play a pivotal role in shaping lives. With between one to two million adults under court supervised guardianship, the stakes are high. Yet, once appointed, guardians often lack clear instructions. This book bridges that gap, equipping guardians with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions. Family Matters. Guardianship is not just legal it is deeply personal. Addressing family dynamics is crucial. Whether you are a new guardian or a seasoned pro, this book sheds light on the intricacies of family related challenges within guardianship. Authoritative Insights. Written by a seasoned professional guardian with a decade of experience, Family and Professional Guardianship is your trusted guide. It combines legal expertise with practical wisdom, demystifying guardianship complexities. Transparency and Vigilance. Guardianship need not be shrouded in secrecy. You can dispel myths and misconceptions. We can protect vulnerable individuals from financially motivated predators. Remember, guardianship is more than a legal duty, it is a profound responsibility.

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Guardianship is a natural extension of a long history of service to others. He is the oldest of six children, raised by a single mother. A latchkey kid left with the responsibility of caring for two younger siblings. The Hartage family history embedded in him a strong commitment of service and caring for others. This has provided the bases of his work as a Professional Guardian. The Hartage family history is very important to Homer and his family. He is the great-great grandson of Webster Joshua Hartage, a slave freed by the Emancipation Proclamation at the age of nine years. Webster's oldest son, George Washington Hartage became an AME pastor and was Homer's great grandfather. This since of place and Christian heritage provided a broad platform for a career of guardianship of others. Strong Christian values, a love for family, a belief in the value of service to others, and the importance of a good education remain his guiding principles. In 1998, Homer Hartage was elected Orange County Commissioner and served eight years helping lead Orange County Government in Florida with a $3 billion dollar budget and more than a million citizens. As Commissioner, he organized neighborhood associations, revitalization neighborhood's and expanded public transportation for underserved communities. He has received two Congressional Citations for Outstanding Community Service.In 2014, he founded AgedCare, a corporate nonprofit guardianship company in Orlando, Florida, where he serves as president. The company has represented more than a hundred guardianship cases for adults and minor children. Homer Hartage, is a graduate of Seton Hall University, BA in Psychology, and is a Professional Guardian.

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