Who can act as a guardian?
The following qualification for guardians are fairly universal:

Individuals - 18 years of age, not convicted of a felony, and not adjudicated disabled.
Non-related professional Guardian - 18 years of age, not convicted of a felony, and not adjudicated disabled.
A public or private institution, not supplying housing.
Financial institutions (for estate matters only).

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1. What is a Guardian?
2. Who may have a Guardian appointed to manage his/her affairs?
3. How does one assess that a person may be in need of a Guardian?
4. What are the steps of the Guardianship process?
5. Can Guardianship be used in the case of an emergency?
6. Are Living Wills, Powers of Attorney, Surrogate Decision Makers other alternatives to Guardianship?
7. Who can act as a guardian?
8. What are the different types of guardianship available?
9. How long does the Guardianship process take?
10. Does guardianship ever end?