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The legal guardianship document is a formal declaration to the court system that another party is responsible for the well-being of the minors. No one can predict when an accident or other disaster may occur. Some include a legal guardianship document in their wills to determine who will raise their children.
One form of temporary guardianship is the emergency guardianship. This guardianship is generally granted where an emergency exists and someone is needed to give approval for the person to receive immediate services. A temporary guardian is appointed by the court to serve during the emergency only.
There are two types of guardianships, a full guardianship and a limited guardianship.
The names of the forms are usually: Petition for Appointment of Guardian (or Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor) Petition for Conservatorship (when dealing with an incompetent adult) Order Appointing Guardian.
You can establish guardianship of a child by filing papers in court. Initially, file a petition stating your interest in obtaining guardianship along with a filing fee. You'll also want to file a letter of consent from the child's parents.
The Court may appoint an emergency guardian when it appears that an individual lacks capacity, is in need of a guardian, and failure to make such an appointment will result in irreparable harm to the person and/or estate of the alleged incapacitated person (note the term incompetent is no longer used in guardianship
EXPLANATION OF A PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN(S) A guardianship may be needed if someone cannot take care of him/herself and/or his/her property. The person who needs assistance is the proposed ward. If guardianship is granted, that person will be the ward.
In an emergency, the court can appoint a temporary healthcare guardian for 90 days, or an emergency guardian for 15 days. Click here for a petition to be appointed a 15-day emergency guardian.
Petition for Appointment of Guardian (Full/Limited/Temporary/Emergency Guardianship) (Form JN-1501; if the child is Native American, use Form IW-1501) Nomination of Guardian by Parent or Child if the child is over 12 (Form JN-1510)