The Pennsylvania Petition for Guardianship of an Adult Checklist: Basic/Emergency, Limited/Plenary is a document used in the state of Pennsylvania when a guardian is appointed to care for an adult who has been deemed to lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves. This checklist outlines the necessary steps for the guardian to complete in order to properly care for the adult. The two main types of Pennsylvania Petition for Guardianship of an Adult Checklist are Basic/Emergency and Limited/Plenary. The Basic/Emergency Checklist is used when the adult is in need of immediate attention and decisions must be made quickly. This checklist outlines the necessary steps that must be taken in order to provide temporary care for the adult. These steps include filing a petition for guardianship, obtaining a court order, and filing a report of guardianship with the court. The Limited/Plenary Checklist is used when the adult is in need of long-term care. This checklist outlines the steps necessary to establish a long-term guardianship. These steps include filing a petition for guardianship, obtaining a court order, conducting a home visit, filing a report of guardianship with the court, and providing the adult with a guardian ad item. The guardian is also responsible for providing the adult with proper care, ensuring that they are safe and secure, and making all necessary decisions on their behalf.