The guardian shall make and implement a plan that seeks to fulfill the person's what, needs, and preferences?

The guardian's role encompasses not only the responsibility of managing the personal and financial affairs of an individual but also creating and executing a comprehensive plan that upholds the individual’s goals, needs, and preferences. Goals represent the desired outcomes and aspirations of the individual; thus, they are central to tailoring the guardianship to effectively support the person in achieving what they want in life.

By focusing on the goals, the guardian can ensure that their decisions and actions align with the individual's aspirations, further enhancing their quality of life and autonomy. This aspect of guardianship emphasizes a person-centered approach, where the individual’s unique objectives are at the forefront of the planning process. In contrast, while actions, responsibilities, and values are important components of the overarching guardianship framework, they do not encapsulate the essence of what the guardian aims to accomplish with the individual’s support plan as effectively as goals do.