File for Guardianship

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A guardian is appointed by the court to make either personal or financial decisions on behalf of another, such as a minor child or incapacitated adult. Without assistance, the process of filing for guardianship can be challenging and time-consuming, involving formal legal documentation and complicated filing procedures. We make it easy by providing you with all the forms and guidance you need to file for a guardianship order quickly and effortlessly, and without the added expense of hiring an attorney.

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Filing for Guardianship

There are several types of guardianship for which you can file. Guardianship of a minor is the process for granting legal permission to someone, other than a minor's parents, to act in a minor's best interests and make decisions on their behalf. Guardianship of an adult is the process of granting legal permission to an adult to act and make decisions on behalf of another adult who is incapacitated due to a physical or mental disability. Each state has specific procedures in place for filing a petition for guardianship.

The filing process generally involves the following steps:

File a petition for guardianship.
Attend a hearing
File your court order with the clerk of court.
Request letters of guardianship.

If you'd like help filing for guardianship, our $39 package includes state-specific forms, detailed procedural instructions, and round-the-clock support from our team. This price excludes court fees that may be due upon filing.

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