Guardianship is the appointment by a court of an individual or entity to make personal, health care, and/or financial decisions for an adult whom the court finds unable to make decisions for themselves.
What are alternatives to guardianship?
Less restrictive alternatives are ways to help someone else make decisions without going to court and without removing rights through guardianship. These options may meet the decision-making needs of an adult in ways that support their preferences and independence. They may include informal supports like family or formal arrangements such as financial powers of attorney and health care advance directives.