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  1. Guardians and Conservators - Loudoun County, VA - Official Website

    What is an Adult Guardianship or Conservatorship? An adult guardianship or conservatorship is created when a Virginia circuit court determines that a person is unable to manage his or her own personal or …

  2. Guardianship & Conservatorship | Virginia Judicial System Court Self …

    What is Guardianship & Conservatorship? A guardian is a person appointed by the court who is responsible for the personal affairs of an incapacitated person.

  3. What Is Guardianship? | National Guardianship Association

    What Is Guardianship? Guardianship, also, referred to as conservatorship, is a legal process, utilized when a person can no longer make or communicate safe or sound decisions about his/her person …

  4. Elder Justice Initiative (EJI) | Guardianship: Key Concepts and Resources

    Sep 30, 2024 · The guardianship typically ends when the individual dies. However, courts may terminate the guardianship while the person is still alive in order to restore the person’s rights.

  5. How to Get Guardianship of an Adult: Steps and Requirements

    Jan 18, 2025 · Learn the essential steps and requirements for obtaining adult guardianship, including legal duties and associated costs. Obtaining guardianship of an adult is a significant legal …

  6. Guardianship Law | Family Law Center | Justia

    Aug 28, 2025 · A guardianship is a serious legal step, often considered a last resort, established by a court to protect a person who is unable to make decisions for themselves.

  7. Guardianship and Conservatorship - American Bar Association

    Guardianship means obtaining the legal authority to make decisions for another person. A “guardian” is the person appointed by the court to make decisions on behalf of someone. This page lists resources …

  8. Understanding Adult Guardianship - Caring.com

    Sep 17, 2025 · Learn about the pros and cons of adult guardianship, how it works and how to become a conservator to make decision on a loved one's behalf.

  9. Legal guardian - Wikipedia

    Guardianship for incapacitated elderly Guardianship for an incapacitated elderly person typically arises when someone determines that an elderly person has become unable to care for their own person …

  10. Guardianship Process Timeline: What to Expect | Live to Plant

    Jul 22, 2025 · Guardianship is a court-authorized relationship in which a guardian is appointed to make decisions on behalf of another person (the ward) who is deemed legally incapable of managing their …