Massachusetts Extension of Appointment of Temporary Guardian is a document that allows a temporary guardian to extend their guardianship of a child or incapacitated adult for an additional period of time. This document must be filed with the probate court in the county where the guardian resides. There are two types of Massachusetts Extension of Appointment of Temporary Guardian: Temporary Guardianship of A Minor and Temporary Guardianship of An Incapacitated Adult. The Temporary Guardianship of A Minor allows a guardian to extend their guardianship of a minor for up to one year, while the Temporary Guardianship of An Incapacitated Adult allows a guardian to extend their guardianship of an incapacitated adult for up to six months. Both types of extensions require the guardian to submit a petition to the probate court, outlining the reasons for the extension and providing proof of the guardian's continued suitability to serve. The court may also require a background check, financial information, and other relevant documents before granting the extension.