In general, there is very little support. For potential referrals, contact the local Land of Lincoln and/or Area Agency on Aging. The Illinois Office of State Guardian cannot apply for guardianship, but Illinois law allows it to be appointed as a guardian. In certain counties, the governor ...
Court-Appointed Guardians for Adults The most common type of court-appointed guardianship in Iowa is guardianship for an incapacitated adult. This type of guardianship includes everything from adults who have been in sudden accidents and left with an inability to complete a mental or physical task ...
Forms for adults are a bit different than those used for minor guardianship. The reason for this is because adults must be proven incompetent and unable to make their own decisions. This is always done in front of a judge. Adult guardianship documents must explain to the judge why the person...
A teaching tool for professionals interested in learning about Washington D.C.’s newest permanency planning option STANDBY GUARDIANSHIP Self Study Guide This self-study guide has been designed to aid in the education and training of professionals who are assisting clients in making decisions surroundin...
When persons are unable to fend for themselves, because they are parentless children, or adults who suffer from mental retardation, mental illness, substance abuse, or dementia, those around them may discuss the possibility of guardianship. Unlike voluntary measures short of guardianship, such as se...