Filing for Guardianship over an Adult
How to Open an Adult Guardianship Case
If you want to be the guardian over an adult, there are many forms you must fill out to open a case. The forms tell the judge about you, anyone who wants to be a co-guardian with you, the person you want to be the guardian over, and why the guardianship is needed. Read on for more information about the forms you must complete and how to open a case.
Serving the Adult and the Relatives
When you file to be a guardian, you have to “serve” a copy of the Petition and the Citation on the adult, many of the adult's relatives, and possibly some other agencies. The court does not serve these documents for you; you have to make sure they are properly served or your hearing will be cancelled. Visit this section to find out how to properly serve the relatives and any other required agencies.
The Adult Guardianship Hearing
After filing and serving the guardianship papers, the proposed guardians and the adult over whom the guardianship is requested must participate in a hearing with a judge. The judge will then decide whether to grant the guardianship. Read this section to find out the things you must do before the guardianship hearing and what to expect at the hearing.
