A Utah Letter of Limited Guardianship is a court document that appoints a guardian to make certain decisions on behalf of an incapacitated individual. This document allows the guardian to make certain decisions in the best interests of the incapacitated individual. The types of decisions that can be made by the guardian are limited in scope and can include decisions related to personal care, education, medical care, and financial matters. The scope of the guardianship and the responsibilities of the guardian are set forth in the letter. The Utah Letter of Limited Guardianship is used when an individual is not able to make decisions on their own and needs help to manage their affairs. The letter typically specifies the rights and duties of the guardian, as well as the term of the guardianship. There are two types of Utah Letter of Limited Guardianship: a Temporary Letter of Limited Guardianship and a Permanent Letter of Limited Guardianship. A Temporary Letter of Limited Guardianship lasts for a limited period of time, usually three to six months, and a Permanent Letter of Limited Guardianship does not expire.