What is the procedure to appoint a guardian?
You should consult an attorney familiar with guardianships to file a petition with the Court to appoint a guardian. The Court will appoint a guardian ad litem attorney to represent the ward and will appoint a person called a court visitor to investigate the circumstances and file a written report with the Court on whether a guardian should be appointed. A hearing is required before a guardian will be appointed. At that hearing, the person petitioning to be the guardian will testify about why a guardian is needed and the plans for the wards future care. If the Court appoints a guardian, Letters of Guardianship will be issued.
