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When do I need to seek a permanent guardianship?

October 07, 2018
A permanent guardianship can be sought in two instances. It might follow the granting of an emergency temporary guardianship when the reason for the initial petition is ongoing. In other words, it’s lasting past the 90 days, or it’s lasting past the 180 days that was initially granted for the emergency temporary guardianship. And obviously […]
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What are the responsibilities of the guardian?

October 07, 2018
Being appointed a guardian is a fiduciary relationship. That means that the court has made a determination that you as the guardian are trustworthy. In other words, that you’re going to make decisions that are in the ward’s best interest. You’re not going to steal from them. You’re going to make medical decisions that are […]
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What is an emergency temporary guardianship (ETG) appointment?

October 07, 2018
An emergency temporary guardianship or an ETG is a guardianship that is granted on a temporary basis. So what that means is a parent or a guardian is going into court asking the judge to give them the authority to make medical, financial decisions over somebody who’s over 18 years of age on a temporary […]
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