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POWERS OF GUARDIAN: The powers that the court may transfer to the guardian of the person in full or in part include: the power to provide informed consent to voluntary or involuntary medical examination and treatment if it is in the ward's best interest. any other power the court specifically identifies.

If the court appoints a temporary guardian during the guardianship case, it will expire when the court appoints a regular (full or partial) guardian, or when the petition for appointment of a guardian is dismissed.

Who Can Be a Legal Guardian of a Minor? A court-appointed legal guardian of a minor must be qualified to serve in that capacity. Furthermore, a legal guardian of a minor must be at least 18-years-old without any conviction of felonies or misdemeanors.

The Alaska Supreme Court is the highest level of state court in Alaska. It hears appeals from lower state courts and also administers the state's judicial system. The Supreme Court includes five justices. The justices, by majority vote, select one of their members to be the chief justice.

The district courts are the primary misdemeanor trial courts, the superior courts are the primary felony trial courts although they also sometimes hear appeals from the district courts, and the supreme court and the court of appeals are the primary appellate courts. Alaska is separated into 4 judicial districts.

There are four levels of courts in Alaska, each with different powers, duties, and responsibilities. The Alaska Court System is comprised of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, the Superior Court, and the District Court. The Supreme Court and the Superior Court were established in the Alaska Constitution.

A guardianship of a minor child can happen when both parents agree using court forms. Guardians must file a plan and reports at required times.

Parents should determine the criteria for an ideal guardian and choose potential candidates. Next, they should consider each candidate's relationship with the children, financial/emotional stability, and willingness to take on the role.