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A Colorado parental (minor child) power of attorney grants a relative or close friend the ability to make decisions and care for a person's children on their behalf should they be away and unable to make decisions for them. This form is only valid for a maximum of 12 months.

You should file your case with the district court in the county where the minor (Respondent) lives, or where the minor can be found. To find the correct district court, search Courts by County. If it is Denver, you will need to file your case in the Denver Probate Court.

Any person who is concerned about the well-being of the adult can file a guardianship case. You must be at least 21 years old to be the guardian for an adult. You can ask the court to name you as the guardian, or you can ask the court to name someone else who is at least 21 years old.

Guardianship is determined through a court process. Guardians are appointed and overseen be a court. Guardians are responsible for protecting the person and a Conservator is responsible for protecting money and property of the protected person. In Colorado, the law separates a guardianship and a conservatorship.

This power of attorney authorizes another person (your agent) to make decisions concerning your property for you (the principal). Your agent will be able to make decisions and act with respect to your property (including your money) whether or not you are able to act for yourself.

A parent or guardian of a minor or incapacitated person, by a power of attorney, may delegate to another person, for a period not exceeding twelve months, any power regarding care, custody, or property of the minor or ward, except the power to consent to marriage or adoption.