I am continuing to provide an overview of the guardian's responsibilities and obligations when caring for a loved one or family member through a court-ordered guardianship. Last time, I outlined the guardian's responsibility to put the ward's interests first. I highlighted some of the financial responsibilities, including the obligation to manage the ward's assets for the ward's care.A ward who is incompetent is at great risk of being financially exploited. Because of that risk, the court carefully scrutinizes guardianships to ensure that money is not misspent by a guardian. Therefore, it is vital that a guardian diligently fulfill the accounting …