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What Is A Guardianship Proceeding?

A Guardianship is the legal arrangement that gives someone the authority to make decisions on another’s behalf. There are two common situations in which the need to appoint a guardian will arise:

Adult Guardianship When an adult becomes incapacitated or legally incompetent and has not executed a Durable or Springing Power of Attorney.

Guardianships for a Minor If both natural parents die or become incapacitated and have not nominated a guardian for their surviving minor children.


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