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If someone can’t make critical decisions for themself, a judge appoints someone - called the “conservator” - to make those decisions for them. To keep things simple, we’ll just use the term conservatorship. What Is a Conservatorship or Adult Guardianship?Ĭonservatorship and adult guardianship often refer to the same thing - different states may use one name or the other. But it might help solve the huge problem of who makes major decisions that involve your loved one when they can’t do so themself. It’s not simple to arrange, usually requires a lawyer, and needs a judge’s approval. If they have a durable power of attorney for finances, there will be someone to take care of money matters.īut what if your loved one has only one of these documents? Or neither? Or there are important decisions not covered in those documents? That’s where a conservatorship, or adult guardianship, might come in. If the person has an advanced health care directive, sometimes known as medical guardianship, decisions regarding health care are likely already taken care of. The unfortunate truth is that many older adults experience periods toward the end of life when they cannot make decisions for themselves - due to Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, a stroke, an accident, general cognitive decline, or some other serious medical condition. But if you are considering this step, you’re not alone. In others, it may take longer.If the person you care for is in good health, you may not be thinking about their possible need for a conservatorship or adult guardianship. In some cases, the investigation will happen within a few weeks. You can ask your court's Self-Help Center or a probate court clerk to get a general idea of how long it usually takes to complete an investigation and to get a court date. Keep in mind that if the emergency comes up after you already filed for general guardianship but haven't been appointed yet, you can still follow these instructions to add a temporary guardianship request. It ends once the judge makes a decision at a late court date after the investigation is complete.

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With a temporary guardianship petition, the court clerk will set you a court date a lot sooner so the judge can decide whether to appoint a temporary guardian before a full investigation is complete. You cannot ask for a temporary guardianship by itself. You will still have to do all the other forms listed in Step 1 as well as the ones in this step. If there's an emergency and you need to act as guardian right away, you can file additional papers when you file your petition to be appointed guardian, or afterward, asking to be appointed temporary guardian. It will take at least a month, usually longer, for the court to make a decision on you becoming a guardian. Then, the judge will fill it out and sign it if they appoint a guardian. The court will keep this form or will return it to you to hold on to until the court date.

Order Appointing Guardian or Extending Guardianship of the Person ( form GC-240) The court clerk will fill it out based on what the judge orders.

Also, fill out the names and addresses of the relatives who can be served by mail on page two. Attach Proof of Personal Service ( form GC-020(P)) with the information of the relatives, like the parents, who must be served in person. When you file the form, the clerk will write in the hearing date on the front. Notice of Hearing-Guardianship or Conservatorship ( form GC-020)įill out the caption and #1 of the Notice. Many courts do not require this form if you are asking the court to appoint yourself as the guardian. If required by your court, Consent of Proposed Guardian ( form GC-211)įill out and sign item 1. Everyone asking to be appointed guardian must fill out a separate form. The information on this form will be confidential. If there are more than two children, you can use attachment form FL-105(A)/GC-120(A).Ĭonfidential Guardian Screening Form ( form GC-212)įill out a screening form. If there is more than one child, you can include them on the same form. Indian Child Inquiry Attachment ( form ICWA-010a)ĭeclaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) ( form FL-105/GC-120) Guardianship Petition-Child Information Attachment ( form GC-210(CA))įill out one attachment for each child. This website does not cover guardianships of the estate, so you should talk to a lawyer if you have questions about that type of guardianship. If you are also asking to be a guardian of the child's estate, fill out a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor ( form GC-210) instead.

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