Who can terminate guardianship?
If a parent objects to the continuation of a guardianship, even if he or she originally consented, the guardianship will almost certainly be terminated by the court once the objection is properly filed. There may be a slight delay to give the guardian time to initiate a Juvenile Court proceeding, but the guardianship can not continue over a parent’s objection unless the parental rights have been terminated. If a guardian chooses to resign the court will seek to appoint a successor, but in the absence of any choice the guardianship may be terminated. If the minor turns 18 or dies the guardianship terminates automatically. • If a parent signs a power of attorney is it possible to avoid guardianship? Arizona law permits a parent to delegate the powers of parental control for six months at a time. Unfortunately most school districts will not accept these powers of attorney to enroll the child, and guardianship is probably necessary anyway. • What liability does a guardian of a minor have?
