Wisconsin § 54.26 - Guardian training requirements.

§ 54.26. Guardian training requirements.

54.26(1) (1) Required training topics. 54.26(1)(a) (a) Every guardian of the person, unless exempted under sub. (2) (c) , (d) , or (e) , shall complete training on all of the following topics: 54.26(1)(a)1. 1. The duties and required responsibilities of a guardian under the law and limits of a guardian’s decision-making authority. 54.26(1)(a)2. 2. Alternatives to guardianship, including supported decision-making agreements and powers of attorney. 54.26(1)(a)3. 3. Rights retained by a ward. 54.26(1)(a)4. 4. Best practices for a guardian to solicit and understand the wishes and preferences of a ward, involving a ward in decision making, and taking a ward’s wishes and preferences into account in decisions made by the guardian. 54.26(1)(a)5. 5. Restoration of a ward’s rights and the process for removal of guardianship. 54.26(1)(a)6. 6. Future planning and identification of a potential standby or successor guardian. 54.26(1)(a)7. 7. Resources and technical support for guardians. 54.26(1)(b) (b) Every guardian of the estate shall complete training on all of the following topics: 54.26(1)(b)1. 1. The duties and required responsibilities of a guardian under the law and limits of a guardian’s decision-making authority. 54.26(1)(b)2. 2. Inventory and accounting requirements. 54.26(2) (2) Initial training requirements. 54.26(2)(a) (a) Before the final hearing for a permanent guardianship, any person nominated for appointment or seeking appointment as a guardian of the person is required to receive the training required under sub. (1) (a) . 54.26(2)(b) (b) Before the final hearing for permanent guardianship, any person nominated for appointment or seeking appointment as a guardian of the estate is required to receive at least the training required under sub. (1) (b) . 54.26(2)(c) (c) A guardian under s. 54.15 (7) who is regulated by the department is exempt from pars. (a) and (b) . 54.26(2)(d) (d) A volunteer guardian who has completed the training requirements under sub. (1) is exempt from pars. (a) and (b) with regard to subsequent wards. 54.26(2)(e) (e) A guardian of a minor under s.