How far do the responsibilities granted to a guardian or conservator extend into the daily lives of wards/protected persons? Conflict or confusion between persons and their guardians, conservators, and residential and care providers can quickly emerge as each entity may view the issues of right to self-determinization, the dignity of risk, and the need for protection very differently. This session will discuss these competing ethical values, provide practical and legal perspectives about self-determination and the right to take risks vs. right to be safe conundrum.