Obtain Legal Guardianship
in Arizona
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Get Help to Become a Guardian
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Filing for Emergency Guardianship
Do you need to make medical or financial decisions quickly? If you need guardianship powers right away, you can file for emergency guardianship. The process is much quicker than filing for a permanent one. Eventually, if needed, a permanent guardianship will have to be done separately.
We assist with preparation for both emergency and permanent guardianship. If you believe your case is an emergency, give us a call to get started today.
How to Obtain Guardianship
Why Use a Legal Document Preparer?
Guardianship is a serious legal matter that involves preparation, process service, and appearing before a judge.
Unless you are familiar with probate court, it could be beneficial to hire a professional. That being said, many people unfortunately find a lawyer is too costly. This is where a legal document preparer is useful.
As an Arizona Certified Legal Document Preparer, Senior Planning assists with the guardianship process.
We make sure you have all of the necessary paperwork filled out correctly before your court date. We provide the services you need at affordable rates to make your filing smooth and hassle-free.
Once hired, we will get the paperwork to you promptly, so you can file ASAP.
Doctors may recommend guardianship for the safety of a patient with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Guardianship may also be needed to apply for benefits and long-term care.
As a document preparer, Senior Planning cannot provide legal advice or represent you in court, but we can discuss together your case and whether guardianship is necessary.
Pre-Assessment
1
Many filings are fairly straightforward and do not require an attorney.
Generally, if you are able to show a judge that guardianship is required, you will not have any issues.
Although we cannot speak on your behalf at court, as an attorney would, one of our agents can accompany you for the filing for an additional, reasonable fee.
If your case is contested or requires an attorney, we can refer you to a local Arizona guardianship attorney.
The Court Hearing
2
Emergency hearings can be held anywhere from the same day to within one week, while permanent petitions can take anywhere from two weeks to over two months.
It depends on the circumstances of the case, where you are filing, and the court’s caseload at time of filing.
We prepare each filing exclusively for the case at hand to achieve the best results possible.
Waiting Time
3
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We assist with preparation for both emergency and permanent guardianship. If you believe your case is an emergency, give us a call to get started today.
Obtain Legal Guardianship in Arizona
Get Help to Become a Guardian
Doctors may recommend guardianship for the safety of a patient with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Guardianship may also be needed to apply for benefits and long-term care. As a document preparer, Senior Planning cannot provide legal advice or represent you in court, but we can let you know the common situations when a guardianship may be needed.
Pre-Assessment
1
Many filings are fairly straightforward and do not require an attorney. Generally, if you are able to show a judge that a guardian is necessary, you will not have any issues. Although we cannot speak on your behalf at court, as an attorney would, one of our agents can accompany you for the filing for an additional, reasonable fee.
If your case is contested or otherwise requires an attorney, we can refer you to a local Arizona guardianship attorney who will be able to assist.
The Court Hearing
2
Emergency hearings can be held anywhere from the same day to within one week, while permanent petitions can take anywhere from two weeks to over two months. It depends on the circumstances of the case, where you are filing, and the court’s caseload at the time of filing.
We prepare each filing exclusively for the case at hand to achieve the best outcome possible.
Waiting Time
3
Fill out a short form. Get assistance.
Why Use a Legal Document Preparer?
Filing for Guardianship of a Minor
Need to provide shelter and care for a child? If you are not their parent, you’d have to obtain a court order stating for legal guardianship over minor children or juveniles.
As a Guardian, You Would:
• Have legal parental duties
• Be responsible for the child’s misconduct
• Take care of the child until they turn 18 years of age
Senior Planning can help you prepare all the paperwork required for your formal hearing.
Filing for Guardianship
of a Minor
The Guardianship Process in Arizona
Are you preparing to file for guardianship of a loved one? It is a common misconception that there is an application form you’d need to fill out, but this is not the case.
To become the legal guardian of an adult or minor in Arizona, you must file a petition with the court and attend a hearing with all the necessary documentation involved.
The Guardianship Process in Arizona
Are you preparing to file for guardianship of a loved one? It is a common misconception that there is an application form you’d need to fill out, but this is not the case.
To become the legal guardian of an adult or minor in Arizona, you must file a petition with the court and attend a hearing with all the necessary documentation involved.
Need to provide shelter and care for a child? If you are not their parent, you’d have to obtain a court order stating for legal guardianship over minor children or juveniles.
As a Guardian, You Would:
• Have legal parental duties
• Be responsible for the child’s misconduct
• Take care of the child until they turn 18 years of age
Senior Planning can help you prepare
all the paperwork required for
your formal hearing.
Filing for Guardianship of an Adult
Do you wish to apply for benefits on behalf of a loved one? Or help them manage their affairs?
If an Arizona senior doesn’t have a POA or is not mentally capable to sign one, you might need to become their guardian. Also, it is common for doctors to recommend guardianship for a patient with Alzheimer’s.
When you become a guardian for a person with dementia, you have similar rights to those of a parent and their child. You will be authorized to handle their finances and health decisions.
Filing for Guardianship
of an Adult
If an Arizona senior doesn’t have a POA or is not mentally capable to sign one, you might need to become their guardian. Also, it is common for doctors to recommend guardianship for a patient with Alzheimer’s.
When you become a guardian for a person with dementia, you have similar rights to those of a parent and their child.
You will be authorized to handle their finances and health decisions.
