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The information provided to you through this Handbook is intended for educational purposes only. Nothing in this Handbook should be considered legal advice or as a substitute for legal advice.  \nPlease understand that the information contained in this Handbook is based upon generally applicable Nebraska law. Some laws and procedures may vary depending on which county in Nebraska you live and the specifics of your case. If you want legal advice about your specific issue you must consult an attorney in your area.  \nGUARDIANSHIP HANDBOOK  \nINTRODUCTION 3  \nWHEN A GUARDIANSHIP IS NEEDED 4  \nWHO CAN BE A GUARDIAN 5  \nTYPES OF GUARDIANSHIP 5  \nADULT GUARDIANSHIP OR MINOR GUARDIANSHIP 5  \nTEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP OR PERMANENT GUARDIANSHIP 6  \nLIMITED GUARDIANSHIP OR FULL GUARDIANSHIP 6  \nLEGAL PROCESS 8  \nFINAL HEARING ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.  \nAFTER APPOINTMENT 10  \nFORMS 10  \nCLASS 11  \nANNUAL REPORTING 12  \nAPPENDIX 12  \nCHECKLIST 12  \nSAMPLE FORMS 13  \nINTRODUCTION  \nGuardianship is the legal process used to take care of individuals who cannot take care of themselves. A person may petition the court to become guardian of an adult who is deemed incapacitated or of a minor who does not have the care from a parent. The person to be protected is called the ward. A guardian has the capacity to make decisions on behalf of the ward.  \nGuardianships can be temporary or permanent depending on the circumstances surrounding the need for a guardianship. Temporary guardianships should be sought when there is an immediate and urgent need, such as when the ward is in the hospital and in need of immediate medical care. Permanent guardianships are granted when the ward will always need someone to take care of them.  \nGuardianships are heard in probate court. A judge decides if the burden has been met to show the ward needs a guardian and who should be appointed as guardian. This process is slightly different depending on if the ward is an adult or a minor. Adult guardianships require a finding that the adult is incapacitated and unable to understand and make decisions on their own. Minor guardianships require a finding that the parents are unable to provide the care necessary to the minor.  \nBefore a guardian is appointed, the court must find that a person is “incapacitated”. This means they are unable to understand and make decisions on their own or that a minor child does not have the adequate support of a parent to take care of them. The person petitioning to be guardian has the responsibility of proving that the ward is incapacitated. This is typically demonstrated through medical records for adults or testimony of the proposed guardian in cases of minor children. The petitioner must also demonstrate that there are no other less restrictive ways the ward’s needs could be taken care of. For instance, if the ward has signed a power of attorney or the ward could hire someone to help around the house, or other means that would retain the freedom of the ward while still meeting their needs. Once it i","cbCaiizwXbRtr2GI","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiizwXbRtr2GI","pdf",1947380,"English","# Introduction\n# When a Guardianship is Needed\n# Who Can Be a Guardian\n# Types of Guardianship\n## Adult Guardianship or Minor Guardianship\n## Temporary Guardianship or Permanent Guardianship\n## Limited Guardianship or Full Guardianship\n# Legal Process\n# After Appointment\n# Forms\n## Sample Forms","[{\"question\":\"What does guardianship mean in this handbook?\",\"answer\":\"Guardianship is a legal process for taking care of individuals who cannot take care of themselves. 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