; (4) annually compile and publish a summary of recently conducted research on guardianship systems, including information from agencies across the government; (5) collect data from States regarding— (A) the number of individuals subject to guardianship; (B) the duration of guardianships; (C) whether the authority granted to guardians is classified as— (i) full guardianship; (ii) limited guardianship; (iii) emergency or temporary guardianship; or (iv) a less restrictive alternative to guardianship; (D) the amount of financial assets under guardianship; and (E) whether an appointed guardian is classified as a— (i) family or other nonprofessional guardian; (ii) private or professional guardian or guardianship agencies; or (iii) public guardian; (6) maintain a public, national database on State laws regarding guardianship and less restrictive alternatives to guardianship, including requirements for the— (A) use of least restrictive alternative; (B) regular filing and documentation by appointed guardians; (C) oversight of appointed guardians; (D) restoration of rights of individuals subject to guardianship; and (E) oversight of potential conflicts of interest among individuals and organizations involved in guardianship applications, appointments, and oversight; (7) identify issues relating to guardianship and provide and publish annual recommendations to States and Congress to address identified problems; (8) collect and analyze best practices relating to guardianship, and publish a report of such best practices, including model guidelines and standards for— (A) ensuring appropriate representation and protection of legal rights for individuals subject to guardianship and guardianship proceedings; (B) conducting background check investigations on prospective and appointed guardians; (C) promoting the use of less restrictive alternatives to guardianship; (D) obtaining restoration of all or some rights; (E) implementing oversight programs; and (F) responding to abuse, neglect, and exploitation