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What Can an Individual Expect if He or She has a Full Guardian?
| When an individual has a full guardian he or she may lose the ability to make many decisions about his or her life. |
Some Rights LOST with a FULL Guardianship:
Under FULL guardianship, an individual may no longer be able to:
- Choose where to live or who to live with
- Control her own money
- Decide to marry
- Smoke or drink alcohol
- Be in a sexual relationship
- Use a cell phone without restrictions
- Use the internet without restrictions
- Read all books or magazines of his or her choice
Some Rights KEPT with a FULL Guardianship:
Under FULL guardianship, an individual will still be able to:
- Vote
- Expect to be treated with respect
- Practice his or her religious beliefs
- Seek termination of guardianship
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