Homeless Outreach and Case Management, Rapid Re-housing, Emergency Assistance/Basic Needs, First Step Pregnancy Support, Limited transportation for Seniors, Social Work Counseling, HUD housing counseling including Foreclosure Prevention and Pre-purchase education, SSI/SSDI/SOAR Specialist, Prison Re-entry Case Management.

The program's mission is to provide quality, court approved guardianship to those older adults in need of support, who reside in nursing homes in Clark County, have very limited resources, and no one else to assist. To receive a guardian you must be Clark County Medicaid eligible and reside in a nursing facility. To be a court appointed guardian you must be 21 years of age or older, pass a criminal background check and complete 6 hours of online training.

Probate divisions have jurisdiction over the probate of wills and supervision of the administration of estates and guardianships. also have jurisdiction over the issuance of marriage licenses, adoption proceedings, determination of sanity or mental competency and certain eminent domain proceedings. Probate judges can perform marriages for a fee for the service.

Provides advocacy and management of individuals' finances, health issues, and other affairs when someone is deemed a ward of the state by a court by either volunteers or professional staff, depending on the complexity of the issues. Emergency guardianship is available if needed. Services provided may include assistance with health care and financial decisions, transportation to and from appointments and assistance with nursing home placement.

The court may appoint, after hearing and investigation, a guardian for a minor or for an adult who is found to be incompetent to take proper care of himself or his property. A guardian, with court supervision, is responsible for making personal and/or financial decisions for the ward. Court supervision is accomplished, in part, through the filing of reports and accountings by the guardian. Both a minor and an adult ward have a number of rights and protections to insure against an unnecessary or ineffective guardianship, including, for the adult ward, the right to be represented by an attorney.

The Volunteer Guardian Program serves individuals who are without family support or assets, and who have lost the capacity to make their own decisions through illness or disability. Volunteers are court appointed guardians of the person only and do not handle money. Volunteers are screened, trained and then matched and are committed to two in-person visits monthly.

Provides guardianship services for individuals who have been found incompetent by the local probate court. Individuals are generally in a nursing home or nursing home eligible.

Homeless Outreach and Case Management, Rapid Re-housing, Emergency Assistance/Basic Needs, First Step Pregnancy Support, Limited transportation for Seniors, Social Work Counseling, HUD housing counseling including Foreclosure Prevention and Pre-purchase education, SSI/SSDI/SOAR Specialist, Prison Re-entry Case Management.

Accepts requests to establish legal guardianship of a person with a disability.

The court may appoint, after hearing and investigation, a guardian for a minor or for an adult who is found to be incompetent to take proper care of himself or his property. A guardian, with court supervision, is responsible for making personal and/or financial decisions for the ward. Court supervision is accomplished, in part, through the filing of reports and accountings by the guardian. Both a minor and an adult ward have a number of rights and protections to insure against an unnecessary or ineffective guardianship, including, for the adult ward, the right to be represented by an attorney.

Homeless Outreach and Case Management, Rapid Re-housing, Emergency Assistance/Basic Needs, First Step Pregnancy Support, Limited transportation for Seniors, Social Work Counseling, HUD housing counseling including Foreclosure Prevention and Pre-purchase education, SSI/SSDI/SOAR Specialist, Prison Re-entry Case Management.

Provides protective services for adults with developmental disabilities who are unable to provide informed consent, represent themselves, or manage their own affairs. Services include guardianships, conservatorships, trusteeships, and protectorships. Guardianships are for persons declared incompetent by the court and are unable to manage their affairs/estates. Trusteeships provide management of income and assets for those who cannot manage their funds independently. Protectorships provide advocacy for the individual. Conservatorships are for competent adults with a physical disability. Will help investigate the need for services for those who feel they may be eligible. Provides information and guidance about estate planning, makes referrals, and advocates on client's behalf. Maintains an on-call system for timely responses to emergency medical situations by providing informed consent.

Program matches volunteers with nursing home residents who have cognitive deficits and/or mental disabilities and need a court-appointed guardian of the person. The program recruits, trains, and supports the volunteers. Volunteers assist their person with personal, medical and living arrangement decisions. Volunteers become court-appointed "guardian of the person" only. They are not appointed as "guardian of the estate" and so do not handle finances.

Provides case management for clients, helps advocate/support clients, educate family members and help client's make progress on individual plans.

Life Essentials guardianship of person services include providing guardians for adults deemed mentally incompetent by the Probate Court.

Homeless Outreach and Case Management, Rapid Re-housing, Emergency Assistance/Basic Needs, First Step Pregnancy Support, Limited transportation for Seniors, Social Work Counseling, HUD housing counseling including Foreclosure Prevention and Pre-purchase education, SSI/SSDI/SOAR Specialist, Prison Re-entry Case Management.

Provides legal advice, document preparation, and full representation for older adults. Assists with Durable Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives, divorce, and some guardianships and conservatorships.

Evaluates cases related to estate administration where there is no bond or where the home or another asset is the primary reason for probate. Will also evaluate cases of posthumous paternity where decedent had a work history. Guardianship where ward's access to healthcare or benefits or education is affected; guardianship where applicant is an adult ward and seeking to prevent the establishment or termination of a guardianship.

Provides guardianship services for adults who are unable to make decisions for themselves and are deemed incompetent by the court. Guardians act as an advocate and substitute decision maker for the appointed individual and should be considered only as a last resort. Offers consultation, education, and information for persons and professionals considering guardianship as an option.

Handles adoption cases, name changes, wills and estate administration and civil litigation. Appoints legal guardians to youth, indigent adults and estates. Provides copies of documents involving the court. Handles personal injury settlements for minors. Makes birth certificate corrections.

Homeless Outreach and Case Management, Rapid Re-housing, Emergency Assistance/Basic Needs, First Step Pregnancy Support, Limited transportation for Seniors, Social Work Counseling, HUD housing counseling including Foreclosure Prevention and Pre-purchase education, SSI/SSDI/SOAR Specialist, Prison Re-entry Case Management.

Homeless Outreach and Case Management, Rapid Re-housing, Emergency Assistance/Basic Needs, First Step Pregnancy Support, Limited transportation for Seniors, Social Work Counseling, HUD housing counseling including Foreclosure Prevention and Pre-purchase education, SSI/SSDI/SOAR Specialist, Prison Re-entry Case Management.

Homeless Outreach and Case Management, Rapid Re-housing, Emergency Assistance/Basic Needs, First Step Pregnancy Support, Limited transportation for Seniors, Social Work Counseling, HUD housing counseling including Foreclosure Prevention and Pre-purchase education, SSI/SSDI/SOAR Specialist, Prison Re-entry Case Management.

Evaluates cases related to estate administration where there is no bond or where the home or another asset is the primary reason for probate. Will also evaluate cases of posthumous paternity where decedent had a work history. Guardianship where ward's access to healthcare or benefits or education is affected; guardianship where applicant is an adult ward and seeking to prevent the establishment or termination of a guardianship.

Provides protective services for adults with developmental disabilities who are unable to provide informed consent, represent themselves, or manage their own affairs. Services include guardianships, conservatorships, trusteeships, and protectorships. Guardianships are for persons declared incompetent by the court and are unable to manage their affairs/estates. Trusteeships provide management of income and assets for those who cannot manage their funds independently. Protectorships provide advocacy for the individual. Conservatorships are for competent adults with a physical disability. Will help investigate the need for services for those who feel they may be eligible. Provides information and guidance about estate planning, makes referrals, and advocates on client's behalf. Maintains an on-call system for timely responses to emergency medical situations by providing informed consent.