Adult & Minor Guardianship
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Involuntary guardianship of an adult
If you believe an adult is incapable of managing their personal care, their financial affairs, or both, you may petition the court to appoint a guardian to promote the person's well-being or protect the person's human and civil rights. The court may appoint a total guardian or a limited guardian. In either case, the guardian encourages the person under guardianship to build independence and self-reliance.
Voluntary guardianship of an adult
If you are an adult who needs help managing your own affairs, you may file a petition to ask for the appointment of a guardian.
There are circumstances when a court-appointed guardian is needed to provide for a minor's personal care (custodial guardianship) or protection of their property (financial guardianship), or both.