Petition for Limited Guardianship

A Petition for Limited Guardianship is a legal document filed with the court to request the appointment of a guardian with limited powers and duties. The petition is typically filed in cases where the individual has some capacity to make decisions for themselves but requires assistance with specific areas of their life, such as financial management or healthcare. The petition must include specific information about the individual’s capacity and the areas in which they require assistance, as well as a proposed plan for the limited guardianship. The court will review the petition and may appoint a limited guardian if it determines that such an arrangement is necessary and appropriate to meet the individual’s needs and protect their interests. The Petition for Limited Guardianship is an important tool for promoting the least restrictive form of guardianship and for preserving the individual’s autonomy and self-determination to the greatest extent possible.