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What is a guardianship and how do they work?

A guardianship is a court-supervised administration for a minor or for an incapacitated person. A person -- called the guardian -- is appointed by a court to care for the ...
What types of guardianships are there?

There are two types of guardians and guardianships. A guardian appointed to take care of the physical well-being of a ward is called a guardian of the person, while a ...
What are the definitions of "minor" and "incapacitated person?"

A minor is a person younger than 18 years who has never been married or who has not had his or her disabilities of minority removed by judicial action. A ...
I think I know someone who meets the definition of an incapacitated person. What must I do to get a guardian appointed?

Texas law has very specific procedures in place for proving the need for a guardianship and getting a guardian appointed. These procedures are too complicated for a lay person to ...
Who is likely to be appointed guardian?

If the court decides that a guardian is needed, Texas law provides a priority list for choosing the guardian. If the ward is a minor, the following persons have priority ...
What is a guardian of the estate required to do?

It is impossible to include an exhaustive list of the duties of a guardian of the estate here. In general, a guardian of the estate is a fiduciary and is ...
What are the powers and duties of a guardian of the person?

It is impossible to include an exhaustive list of the duties of a guardian of the person here. In general, a guardian of the person is a fiduciary and is ...
All of this sounds pretty expensive. Is it?

Yes. Guardianship law is designed to protect the rights and interests of the ward, and it does so by establishing procedures intended to assure guardian compliance with the rules. ...
My loved one needs the assistance of a guardian but can't afford it. What can be done?

Alternatives to guardianship should be considered. Click here for frequently asked questions about alternatives to guardianships. If no alternatives are available, some charitable organizations provide assistance for guardianships of ...