Guardianship and Supported Decision Making
Everyone should be able to live with as much self-determination and independence as possible. A guardianship should be limited to meet your actual needs.
Alternatives to Guardianship:
Declaration for Mental Health Treatment
Advanced Health Care Directive
Power of Attorney
Supported Decision-Making
Family, community support
Social Security Representative Payee
Disability Rights Oregon Resources
Your Rights in Limiting or Ending Guardianship
If someone is seeking to become your guardian or if you’ve had a guardian appointed and would like to limit or end the guardianship, here’s information about your rights:
Other Resources
The Oregon State Bar has a lawyer referral service for accessing a private attorney
The Oregon State Bar's Lawyer Referral Service phone:
503-684-3763
Counsel representing guardians:
ORS 125.060 and ORS 125.082 (as amended in 2021 by SB 190) require this identified notice from guardians who are represented by counsel to be delivered electronically in a manner prescribed by Disability Rights Oregon. The effective date is January 1, 2022. Disability Rights Oregon encourages and appreciates electronic filing of all pleadings.
