Medical Decision-making During the Guardianship Process for Incapacitated, Hospitalized Adults: A Descriptive Cohort Study BACKGROUND: It is sometimes necessary for courts to appoint guardians for adult, incapacitated patients. There are few data describing how medical decision... RJ Bandy,PR Helft,RW...
When a will does not contain a guardianship provision, the court itself must determine, based on the best interests of the children, who should be appointed guardian. Right of Review A right of appeal from a probate decree is given to any person who would suffer a direct financial loss as...
To obtain guardianship, you must petition the court. In most states, you will be able to find the necessary guardianship forms on the judicial branch’s website or through the clerk of court’s office. The main document you’ll need to submit will be a petition for the appointment of a ...