How is a guardianship established?
A guardianship is established through a court proceeding. Usually, a family member or concerned friend hires an attorney to file an Application for Appointment of Guardian. The application is generally filed in the county where the Ward resides. In the event someone is concerned about an individual but does not want to intervene directly, an information letter can be sent to the probate court of the county, and the judge will appoint someone to investigate the situation and make a report.
