Being a fiduciary is a huge responsibility. When you serve as a fiduciary (personal representative, guardian, conservator or trustee) it is important to follow all of the requisite statutes and court rules. The fiduciary is expected to complete his or her duties within a reasonable period of time and within the timelines set forth by [...]
You are about to become a guardian of an adult. As a guardian of an adult, there are numerous responsibilities delegated to you which must be carried out. Of course, you wouldn't know these responsibilities if you were just thrusted into the role. That's why there's a guideline provided for individuals becoming a guardian. This [...]
You are about to become a guardian of a minor. As a guardian of a minor, there are numerous responsibilities delegated to you which must be carried out. Of course, you wouldn't know these responsibilities if you were just thrusted into the role. That's why there's a guideline provided for individuals becoming a guardian. This [...]
A petition has been filed to remove an individual as a guardian of a ward. The reason of course depends on the case. For example, it could be that the guardian is no longer needed, or it could be that the guardian has not been able to uphold his or her responsibilities, which should always [...]
A petition has been filed to the probate court. This petition in particular requests the appointment of a temporary guardian for an adult. A hearing is scheduled and afterward, the court will give their order. Through the Order Regarding Appointment of Temporary Guardian Adult form, the court will give its ruling on the hearing and [...]
You have recently been appointed as a guardian of a minor. As guardian, you will have a variety of responsibilities – all of which are acted upon in the best interest of the ward whom you are the guardian of. It wouldn’t be right to just let you figure it out on your own. That’s [...]
You have recently been appointed as a guardian of an adult. As guardian, you will have a variety of responsibilities – all of which are acted upon in the best interest of the ward whom you are the guardian of. It wouldn’t be right to just let you figure it out on your own. That’s [...]
As part of a guardianship, the guardian has a legal obligation to report to the court on the status of the ward. It doesn’t matter if the ward is capacitated or not – it’s a legal obligation all the same. However, there are forms which are designated for one type of ward (capacitated or incapacitated). [...]
Following the petition for appointment of guardian in the probate code, the notice of hearing is sent out, servicing the probate process upon interested persons, the court will provide adjudication. It is after this adjudication in which the opinion of the court is reflected by the Order Regarding Appointment of Guardian. The Order Regarding Appointment [...]
A petition for guardianship has been filed and as the person awaits the court hearing, the Guardian ad Litem is required to provide that individual with a notice. This notice, known as Notice of Rights to Alleged Incapacitated Individual, provides the individual with their legal rights before and at the court hearing on the petition [...]
