What Is Guardianship?
Making your own daily decisions becomes so effortless that you may not even consider the possibility of being unable to do so. An unexpected injury or decline in health may make previously simple decisions difficult or even impossible. It is important to execute a Durable Power of Attorney which designates someone to act on your behalf if you are unable to act for yourself. A Healthcare Directive or Living Trust may also allow someone to act on your behalf. If you do not have any of these documents in place, and cannot act for yourself, a guardian may need to be appointed by the court to act on your behalf.