-Certified Professional Guardians are appointed and supervised by the Superior Court of each county in the State of Washington. CPGs serve people who have been determined by the court to be incapacitated and are unable to make financial, medical, and residential decisions without the assistance on another person.
- -CPG's are not caregivers or family members, but serve in a professional capacity when family are unable to serve. Some CPGs also provide trust services or act as attorney in fact under a power of attorney when appropriate.
- -CPG's "stand in the shoes" of persons who need assistance. Their professional training prepares them for advocacy and for making tough and complicated decisions. They can provide a first line of defense against exploitation and abuse of vulnerable adults.
- -CPG's typically charge hourly fees for the professional services they provide. CPGs are required to comply with a host of certification requirements, including taking continuing education and carrying errors and omissions insurance. The State's CPG board offers parameters and oversight of CPGs such as Standards of Practice, Regulations, and Ethics Advisory Opinions
- -CPGs may serve one or more counties or areas.
