Guardianship

What is guardianship?
The legal power of one person to oversee the finances and affairs of another person.
Why would I need a Guardian?
I will need a guardian if I am unable to make choices about what is best for me.
When would I need a guardian?
At age 18, I am considered to be an adult. I will be an emancipated adult and I will be responsible for making my own decisions about my schooling and other life choices. My parents will no longer have to sign my legal papers. I will have to sign my own name.
When should I begin to plan for guardianship?
I should start to plan for my guardianship when I am 17-years old. It will take 3 – 6 months to get it done.
How do I take care of my guardianship needs?
I need to find an attorney. This will cost me approximately $100 - $500. My attorney will file a petition with the court. I will go to a court hearing in my county. A judge will decide if I need a guardian.

Guardianship – Description, Alternatives, Types
Indiana State Bar Association (317-639-5465)
The Arc of Indiana - Indiana Adult Guardianship Services Project
Read this book (check with your library, or click on the following link to purchase) Planning for the Future: Providing a Meaningful Life for a Child with a Disability After Your Death by L. Mark Russell, Arnold Grant
Guardian Laws—Guardian Types and Requirements (provided in the Public Interest by the Probate, Trust & Real Property Section of the Indiana State Bar Association)