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In Missouri, Guardianship begins with a Petition to the probate court. This Petition states that a person needs a guardianship. Anyone can file the Petition. The court will then have to decide whether that person can make decisions for themselves.

Court costs for an uncontested guardianship average around $600. Attorney fees can vary widely, typically less than $1,000 for an uncontested guardianship.

Should I appoint a substitute Guardian? You don't have to appoint substitute guardian(s) but why not. This is to cover a scenario where the appointed guardians can not or will not take the appointment in the event of your death.

Missouri law allows parents to nominate a guardian to take care of their child even when they are alive. Such a circumstance could occur if the parents are unable to take care of their child, for instance due to being extremely ill. However, such a guardianship cannot last for more than a year.

Custody is determined in Family Court. Guardianship is a court-ordered relationship where an adult is appointed by the court to care for a minor child ("ward") whose circumstances require it, and to make decisions about the child's education, support and maintenance.

Conservatorship is similar to guardianship, but differs in that it deals only with the financial affairs of an individual. A conservator is appointed by the court after it is found that a person does not have the capacity to manage his finances, such as balancing his checkbook.