Christopher D Wright P C

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In most cases, a close relative is appointed to serve as the guardian. The same person may be both the guardian and the conservator . Although the guardian is not required to live in Oregon, it may be difficult for a guardian who lives far from the protected person to carry out his or her duties. When a close relative is not available or suitable, or when family members disagree about who should be the guardian, the court may appoint a professional fiduciary to serve as the guardian.

The Medicaid rules may allow you to give part of your income to your husband or wife (the community spouse). If the community spouse's gross monthly income is less than the state's standard community spouse income allowance, the portion of your income that is not set aside for your personal expenses and your food and housing can be used to make up the difference. You may be able to give an additional amount to help your husband or wife pay for housing and utility costs.

In most cases, a close relative is appointed to serve as the conservator. The same person may be both the conservator and the guardian . Although the conservator is not required to live in Oregon, it may be difficult for a conservator who lives far away to carry out his or her duties if there are assets in Oregon that need to be monitored closely.

Richard has spent many hours volunteering with the Senior Law Project, providing free legal services to low income elders in the Portland area. His contributions were recognized with awards from the Senior Law Project in 1993 and in 1996 for Outstanding Volunteer Service. Richard joined the board of directors for the Guardian/Conservator Association of Oregon in 2009.

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