In re the Guardianship of Lamb

¶1 James R. Hardman and his mother, Alice Hardman, certified professional guardians, are the court-appointed guardians of more than 20 Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) clients residing at the Fircrest School, a residential habilitation center (RHC) in the city of Shoreline. The Hardmans are compensated from their wards’ assets for providing services such as administering each ward’s property interests and working with the ward’s health care providers. The Hardmans also engage in extensive advocacy activities, lobbying officials at the local, state, and federal levels to keep…