Questions and Answers on Guardianship

What is a guardian?

How are guardians appointed?

What if guardianship is sought for someone who doesn't want a guardian?

What if someone is not totally incapacitated but still needs help?

What are a guardian's responsibilities?

Are there decisions a guardian cannot make?

What happens to a person's legal rights when a guardian is appointed?

Isn't a Power of Attorney an easier alternative?

If I already have a Power of Attorney for a person, and the person becomes incapacitated, is a guardianship needed?

Can a guardianship be modified or terminated?

What costs are involved in a guardianship proceeding?

Can a guardian be paid?

What if someone needs a guardian, but there is no one to start a guardianship proceeding or serve as a guardian?

Information about guardianship. A guardian is a person appointed by a court to manage the affairs of someone who is incapacitated. This resource gives information about guardianship and its alternatives.