GUARDIANSHIP SERVICE BOARD

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The Ohio Supreme Court Lawyer's Fund for Client Protection recently awarded more than $200,000 collectively to 35 wards who were victims

The GSB took on a successor guardianship case for a 34 year old female who has chronic mental health issues, substance issues and inappropriate sexual activities which have impacted her housing options. She had chronic issues with needing money, losing her identification, not having food, not attending her appointments, not taking her medications, reported domestic issues with her male companion and utilizing NetCare or emergency rooms when she was not able to cope with her c

The client was living with her son in her home. An Adult Protective Services report was generated due to possible financial exploitation from her son. During the course of GSB involvement it was also reported that this son most likely has weapons in the home and drug activity was suspected. When the social worker visited, along with Probate Court investigators, the client was found to be in poor conditions in her home. Her clothes were worn through, she was confused, and her

The Franklin County Guardianship Service Board will meet on the following Thursdays in 2017: July 20, September 21 and November 16. ​Meetings take place at 2:00 p.m. in the GSB Board Room on the 11th Floor of the Courthouse and are open to the public. #news #advocacy #guardianship #board