Guardianship

Adult Guardianship

Adult Guardianship is a legal court process wherein the court appoints a person to make decisions for an adult person who is no longer capable of making their own personal and/or financial decisions due to age, illness, incompetence, etc. The guardianship action continues until, if ever, the person is determined to be capable of managing their own personal / financial decisions, The guardian is required to file an annual report with the court for monitoring of the actions of the guardian. The execution of a Durable Power of Attorney prior to legal disability nominates a person of your choice to act as your guardian should a guardianship be required in lieu of having the court appoint a guardian who may or may not be of your choosing.