Notice of Hearing Interested Persons and Owners by Inheritance

A co-guardian/conservator is appointed to serve along-side of the already existing guardian/conservator. Persons serving together as co-guardian have equal authority to act unless otherwise specified by the court. The court may appoint a co-guardian/conservator to start serving immediately, or to start serving upon the happening of some designated event. Instructions for adding co-guardian-conservator or successor guardian-conservator.

Adult guardianship is a legal procedure in which a court determines that a person is incapable of making decisions because of severe disabilities, and that the person is in need of protection. The person may be too mentally confused or forgetful to make decisions about medical treatment or to obtain appropriate food and shelter.