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The guardianship of an adult in Louisiana is uniquely known as a curatorship and it has the same definition as conservatorship as used in other states. A curatorship is Louisiana's term for the authority given to one adult to take over the personal and/or financial affairs of another adult.

Legal guardianship means a court grants someone other than a biological parent the right to care for a minor. Custody (most often) generally describes a parent caring for his or her own child. Guardianship does not always grant custody or definitively mean a biological parent's custody is revoked.

When someone is unable to make their own decisions or handle their own affairs, it may be necessary for a court to appoint someone to do those things for them. In most states, that process is called a guardianship. In Louisiana, it is called an interdiction.

An individual must undertake a court process to be considered for Louisiana guardianship. The first step they will take is to file a petition. A doctor or other medical personnel will examine the individual who has Louisiana guardianship appointed on their behalf.

The order continues until the child turns 18 years old. It can only be changed by court order, if the guardian no longer wants to or can no longer be the guardian. It can also be change if the guardianship is no longer in the child's best interest.

In Louisiana, the term "interdiction" is used to encompass the functions of a conservator and guardian. Our state uses this term to refer to a standard type of legally established adult protective relationship.