Does Guardianship Transfer Across State Lines?
While some states may honor a guardianship established in another state, it is best to file a petition for guardianship in the state in which the guardian and ward are currently living. If the guardian and the ward live in different states, it generally works best if the guardianship is established in the state in which the ward lives. Because the laws, powers and responsibilities of guardians vary from state to state, the guardian should become familiar with the laws of the states involved.
