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It’s not easy to witness the effects of aging, disease, or injury on those close to us. In fact, you may know someone in your family who cannot take care of themselves and needs help managing their affairs. Your loved one’s financial and medical well-being might be on the line.

Many families are tasked with appointing a guardian for a child or an incapacitated loved one who needs help caring for themselves. In the state of Arizona, the court may appoint a legal guardian to help a minor child or an incapacitated adult make decisions regarding limited and specific purposes, such as personal care, comfort, and housing. If you want to be appointed a guardian or you’ve already been appointed a guardian and need to understand your duties and responsibilities, it’s important to consult with a knowledgeable Arizona family law attorney.

At the Law Offices of Vescio & Seifert, P.C., we have the resources to assist and guide individuals and families in guardianship-related matters. As your legal counsel, our attorneys can enlighten you about the types of guardianships and educate you about your expected duties and responsibilities. We’re ready to walk you through the process of establishing legal guardianship in Arizona and ensure that you carry out your role effectively.

The Law Offices of Vescio & Seifert, P.C. is proud to serve clients in Glendale & Tucson, Arizona, and surrounding areas throughout the Phoenix Metro Area. Set up a consultation with us today.

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Guardianship in Arizona

Guardianship can be described as a legal arrangement in which the court appoints a person to take care of and make crucial decisions on behalf of a child or an incapacitated adult. The person appointed by the court is known as the guardian, while the child or incapacitated adult is known as the ward or protected person. Once appointed, the guardian will have the duty and legal authority to care for the protected person and make decisions regarding their personal affairs, housing, and medical care.

Who Can Be a Guardian?

To be a guardian in Arizona, you must:

If you want to be appointed a guardian in Arizona, you need to reach out to a knowledgeable family law attorney. Your lawyer can help you understand your roles and responsibilities and how to execute your guardianship duties.

The Role of a Guardian

Here are some of the roles and responsibilities of a guardian in Arizona according to Arizona law:

Decide where the protected person will stay
Make important decisions about the care, comfort, and maintenance of their ward
Make decisions regarding the education and training of their ward
Plan for healthcare services needed by the protected person
Determine the medical needs and general wellbeing of the protected person
Make sure the protected person receives adequate medical or other professional care
Ensure that the services offered to the protected person meet their personal needs
Abide by the wishes of the incapacitated person
Make decisions in the protected person's best interests
If required, request the court to place the protected person in an in-patient mental health facility
File a report about the condition of the ward with the Arizona court annually

What Can't A Guardian Do?

Guardianship in Arizona essentially deals with personal care and non-financial decisions pertaining to the protected person. A guardian appointed by the Arizona court doesn’t have the power or legal authority to manage the income, assets, or finances of the protected person. Only a conservator can make estate, financial, and investment decisions on behalf of the protected person in Arizona.

Types of Guardianships

There are generally two types of guardianships in Arizona—full guardianship and limited guardianship.

Full Guardianship

In full guardianship, the court-appointed guardian has complete legal authority over the protected person’s decision-making needs. It is the responsibility of the legal guardian to make all decisions concerning the personal care, medical care, housing, maintenance, and other needs of the protected person.

Limited Guardianship

In a limited guardianship, the court-appointed guardian will only have a limited or particular set of duties. The protected person will retain enough freedom to make decisions about their personal care and needs.

Work With an Experienced Attorney

Guardianship plays a significant role in the lives of minor children and incapacitated adults who are unable to care for themselves. However, before you start to act as another person’s legal guardian, understanding your duties, responsibilities, rights, and limitations is essential. Once appointed as a guardian, you need to reach out to an experienced family law attorney for detailed guidance and to help you navigate crucial decisions.

At the Law Offices of Vescio & Seifert, P.C., our attorneys have devoted their careers to guiding clients through the process of establishing legal guardianship. Using our extensive knowledge, we can help you understand your duties and limitations as a guardian. Above all, we will work together to make sure that you execute your guardianship duties ethically and diligently and make intelligent decisions that are in your ward’s best interests.

Guardianship Attorneys Serving Glendale & Tucson, Arizona

If you've been appointed guardian in Arizona and want to understand your duties and responsibilities, contact the Law Offices of Vescio & Seifert, P.C. today to schedule a one-on-one consultation. Our skilled legal team can offer you the reliable advocacy and personalized legal counsel you need to make informed decisions. We're proud to serve clients in Glendale & Tucson, Arizona, and surrounding areas throughout the Phoenix Metro Area.

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