The Massachusetts Petition For Appointment of Guardian of Minor is a legal document used to request the appointment of a guardian for a minor in the state of Massachusetts. This petition is typically used when the minor is under the age of eighteen, and there is no parent or guardian capable of making decisions for the minor's care. It is also used when the parent or guardian is unable to provide adequate care for the minor or when the parent or guardian is deceased. There are two types of Massachusetts Petition For Appointment of Guardian of Minor. The first is a Petition for Appointment of Temporary Guardian, which is used when there is an immediate need for an adult to take care of the minor until a permanent guardian is appointed. The second type is a Petition for Appointment of Permanent Guardian, which is used when a permanent guardian is being requested to take on the responsibility of caring for the minor. The petition must be filed in the county where the minor resides, and must include information about the minor, the proposed guardian, and the reasons why the guardian should be appointed. The court will then review the petition and make a decision on whether the guardian should be appointed.