This is when the child is not adopted but the resource or kin become the legally responsible for the child. Guardianship happens often in kin placements when the family doesnâ€(tm)t want to adopt the child of a relative because of the harm to the birth parent but does want to take full responsibility for the child.
A legal proceeding where a person is declared incompetent and another is named to take over some or all of his decisions, duties, and legal rights.
A legal appointment granting an individual the legal right to do business for a member or minor (similar to a power of attorney). We must have certified copy of documents in file. Inactive Member: A member who is no longer employed with a KPERS-affiliated employer, but chose to leave his or her contributions with the Retirement System when he or she ended employment.
Control or management of the person or property, or both of another who is incapable of acting for himself/herself.
The process in which an individual is appointed by a court of law to manage a person's financial and/or personal affairs because the person is not able to or is not competent to manage his/her own affairs. CaregiverPA Resources - Guardianship
"Guardianship" means guardianship of the person of a minor, and includes: (A) The obligation of care and control; (B) the authority to make major decisions affecting the minor's education and welfare, including, but not limited to, consent determinations regarding marriage, enlistment in the armed forces and major medical, psychiatric or surgical treatment; and (C) upon the death of the minor, the authority to make decisions concerning funeral arrangements and the disposition of the body of the minor; Conn. Gen. Stat. 45a-604(5) (2003).
attention and management implying responsibility for safety; "he is in the care of a bodyguard"
a court-appointed protective arrangement for a person found to be incapacitated and in need of someone to oversee his or her personal freedom of movement and decision-making so that essential requirements for physical health and safety will be met
a court-approved legal relationship between a competent adult (known as a guardian, or conservator) and a minor child or an adult who has been declared legally incompetent
a court-ordered relationship between a person, called a "guardian," who has been appointed to care for the financial and personal matters of another, called a "ward," after a judicial determination that the ward is legally incapacitated
a court ordered relationship in which the guardian acts on behalf of the ward
a court proceeding in which the Court appoints a person to care for someone who is no longer able to handle their own affairs
a court-supervised administration for a minor or for an incapacitated person
a court-supervised procedure to appoint a person, called a guardian, to manage the finances or personal care decisions for an incapacitated adult
a Court supervised proceeding where a guardian is appointed or selected by the Court to act on the behalf of an incapacitated person or a minor
a declaration by a court of law that a person is unable to care for themselves and/or manage their personal and business
a drastic action which deprives the person of almost all basic rights
a formal decision by a judge that names a non-parent as the legal caretaker of a child
a formal process where the Probate court declares a person legally incapacitated and gives their decision making power to another person, usually the petitioner or the county administrator
a legal document that establishes control over an individual's person, property, and finances
a legal mechanism that allows a concerned family member or friend to manage the financial affairs and/or health care of a person who is no longer capable of doing so themselves
a legal mechanism that grants an adult legal power to make decisions for another person, one who is considered incapable of making decisions himself or herself
a legal proceeding in the circuit court in which a guardian exercises the legal rights of a minor or incapacitated person
a legal proceeding in the circuit courts of Florida in which a guardian is appointed to exercise the legal rights of an incapacitated person
a legal proceeding in which an individual is appointed to exercise the legal rights of an incapacitated person, or ward
a legal proceeding in which a person (guardian) is appointed by the court to exercise the legal rights of an incapacitated person (ward)
a legal relationship created when a person or institution named in a will or assigned by the court to take care of minor children or incompetent adults
a legal relationship wherein the Court appoints a person (a guardian) to make certain decisions for another person (a ward) proven to need such assistance
a legal relationship which permits one person to care for the personal needs of another person who is unable to care for their own needs either due to mental or physical incapacity in the case of an adult or legal incapacity in the case of a minor
a legal right given to an individual to be responsible for the care, housing and basic necessities of another individual, commonly referred to as the ward, who is deemed incapable or unable to care for themselves
an involuntary trust relationship in which one party, called the guardian, acts for an individual called a ward
a procedure of last resort when there is no less restrictive alternative available to help an incapacitated person
a special relationship in which the Court appoints a Guardian to protect the legal rights and interests
a trust relationship in which one person, called the "guardian" acts for someone else, called the "ward", where the ward is unable to take care of her own affairs
a very serious step because it deprives a person of some or all of their fundamental rights as a citizen and a free person
legal arrangement in which the court appoints a surrogate decision-maker to act on someone's behalf because they are declared incompetent. May include guardianship of the person, estate (finances), or both. The guardian may or may not know this person, depending on the situation at the time of the appointment.
A person who is appointed by a court and given the legal duty and right to care for another person, called a ward, who is unable to legally act on their own behalf.
The protection of the person, property and rights of a minor. Close
An adult who assumes full responsibility for a child through court proceedings. These proceedings may occur because the birth parent is absent or not expected to return, or if the child is 18 years or older and is judged to be unable to manage his/her own affairs.
A legal proceeding by which one person (the guardian) is appointed by a court and charged with the legal right and duty to care for another person who is unable to care for himself/herself.
A Court-ordered relationship between a person (called a Guardian) who has been appointed to care for the financial (Guardian of the Estate) and/or personal (Guardian of the Person) matters of another (called a Ward).
A legally established relationship between a child and adult who is appointed to protect the child's best interests and to provide the child's care, welfare, education, discipline, maintenance, and support. Where guardianship is awarded to an individual or couple, it included the right to physical possession of the child. In many states, guardianship of this type is awarded by the probate court. Therefore, appointing a guardian for a foster child may require the action of two courts: the courts hearing the abuse or neglect (e.g., the juvenile or family court) and the probate court.------- Incorrigible Unmanageable; uncontrollable, such as a perpetual criminal or a habitually delinquent minor.
A legal status that places the care and property of one person in the hands of another person. ................................................
Legal procedure by which an individual is appointed to handle some or all of the decisions and affairs of a person unable to care for themselves
Court order giving an individual or organization legal authority over a child. A guardian of the person is usually an individual and the child is called a ward. A guardian of the estate is usually an organization, like a bank, which manages the property and assets of a child's inheritance. Guardians are usually compensated for their services.
If neither parent is able to care for a child at a given time, a court may appoint a guardian. The guardian has the right to make all decisions for the welfare of the child until the guardianship is ended by the court, usually when it is no longer needed.
Legal right given to a person to be responsible for the food, housing, health care, and other necessities of a person deemed incapable of providing these necessities for himself or herself.
The action of a court that appoints a person or entity to make personal decisions concerning a ward.
A court appoints someone to handle the personal and financial affairs of an individual that the court deems unable to handle his or her own affairs. This court proceeding can usually be avoided by proper planning (that is, by having durable powers of attorney health care proxies and other planning documents in place).
A legally established relationship between a child and adult who is appointed to protect the child's best interests and to provide the child's care, welfare, education, discipline, maintenance and support. Where guardianship is awarded to an individual or couple, it includes the right to physical possession of the child. In many states, guardianship of this type is awarded by the probate court. [Ask Maryann or Chris Wu about California] Therefore, appointing a guardian for a foster child may require the action of two courts; the court hearing the abuse or neglect (e.g., the juvenile or family court) and the probate court. *[Ask Maryann or Chris Wu
the court-administered process whereby an individual or institution is given control over a person. Used for children (under 18 in Maryland) and incompetent persons.
A formal, legal procedure in which the Circuit Court appoints an adult person (a Guardian) to exercise some or all of the legal rights and powers of another person (a Ward), after the Court has found that the Ward lacks the capacity to perform some or all of the tasks necessary to care for his or her person or property.
The performance of legal and financial transactions on behalf of a client, based upon legal transfer of responsibility.
When an adult is granted parental rights for a youth.
A legal process in which an adult is appointed by the court to make decisions about another personâ€(tm)s residence, health and general care and well being. The Court must determine that the protected person is legally incapacitated. The Guardian must act to maximize the protected personâ€(tm)s independence and self-reliance. States have varying rules and proceedings around guardianship. In Oregon, there are three levels of guardianship: temporary or emergency (up to 30 days with a 30 day extension possible); limited (only covers certain types of decisions); and full guardianship. Contact the Oregon Advocacy Center for more information.
Legal right given to a person to care for an individual or his/her property when that individual is deemed incapable of doing so for him/herself. Also called conservatorship.
A guardianship is a protective arrangement covering the personal, medical and financial well being of a minor or a mentally incapacitated adult.
Court proceeding initiated to supervise management of the personal affairs (e.g. living accommodations, nursing home selection) of an incapacitated or incompetent person. In some states the term "guardianship" also refers to the procedure used to manage property and legal affairs of the incapacitated or incompetent person.
Legal proceeding appointing a caretaker as legal custodian of a dependent child. More specifically referred to as "dependency guardianship."
The probate court process of administration or management of the property or person of minor children and incompetent adults, a type of living probate. Guardianships of incompetent adults can generally be avoided though the use of trusts and durable powers of attorney if signed while the person is still competent.
The legal process parents/family go through to become legally responsible for a person with disabilities when they are 18 years of age or older.
A legal relationship created by a court where an adult is appointed as the guardian of a minor child or an incapacitated adult.
An individual or organization granted legal accountability for a child by a court order.
Legal right given to a person to be responsible for the basic needs of someone else that is incapable of providing for their own needs.
An extreme measure that severely restricts the legal rights of an elder based on a court's finding of legal incompetence. Another individual is assigned the responsibility of handling the elder person's legal affairs.
The legal responsibility for the care of a minor child.