Appointment of Guardians

Appointment without issuance of citation.

Temporary guardian for minor ward who is unable to respond to substantial and immediate risk of physical harm or to need for immediate medical attention: Petition for appointment

Finding and order of court upon petition: Dismissal of petition

Burden of proof

Appointment of guardian for two or more proposed protected persons

Minor wards: Preference for appointment of parent

Guardian nominated by will.

Bond: General requirements

Bond: Court may require increase, decrease or other change

Bond: Filing

Bond: Limitations on action.

Taking oath of office

Copy of order of appointment to be served upon protected person

Letters of guardianship.

Types of guardians.

Temporary guardian for proposed protected person who is unable to respond to substantial and immediate risk of physical harm or to need for immediate medical attention: Petition for appointment

Temporary guardian for protected person who is unable to respond to substantial and immediate risk of financial loss: Petition for appointment

Attendance of proposed protected person at hearing.

Court may require guardian to complete training.

Determination of whether proposed protected person is prohibited from possessing firearm under federal law.

Determination of whether proposed protected person lacks mental capacity to vote.

Private professional guardians.

Protected persons: Preference for appointment of certain persons

Appointment of master of court or special master to identify person most qualified and suitable to serve as guardian

Court or master of court or special master authorized to allow certain persons to testify at hearing to determine person most qualified and suitable to serve as guardian.