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Hiring a lawyer. Filing an application with a court. Attending a hearing. Having a judge decide if a guardianship is necessary.
Once you file your completed paperwork, it usually takes about 30 days for the court to decide if they will grant guardianship. Lawyer and court costs are generally $2,000 to $5,000, depending on where you live in Texas and how hard it is to get the guardianship completed.
Obtaining a guardianship through the courts begins with a petition. The petition includes information about the person such as a description of their disability, their relationship to the proposed guardian, and the reasons that the courts should grant the guardianship.
You must hire an attorney. You have a right to represent yourself in court, but you do not have the right to represent another person. Only a licensed attorney may represent the interests of the proposed ward. The Process: Your attorney will file an application for guardianship with the county court.
When seeking a temporary guardianship order, you must present substantial evidence that the proposed ward may be unfit. The court must have a good reason to believe that the proposed ward needs a guardian right away.
(b) A guardian of an estate must give a bond before being issued letters of guardianship unless a bond is not required under this title. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff.
In Texas, establishing guardianship of a child typically involves a court process. However, there are alternatives that allow you to assume caregiving responsibilities without formal court involvement. One common method is through a caregiver's authorization affidavit.
Here's a list of five specific types of guardianship court evidence that could be necessary for such cases: Document 1: Medical Reports/Evaluations. Document 2: Letters of Recommendation. Document 3: Background Check/Criminal Record. Document 4: Financial Statements. Document 5: Previous Guardianship/Custody Orders.