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In Texas, the process to appoint a guardian includes: Filing an application with a court. Having a hearing before a judge. Having a judge appoint a guardian, if one is needed.

Family members may no longer be involved in decision-making if they are not appointed guardian. They may no longer have unlimited access to the ward. Guardianship is a legal process, requiring the services of an attorney, which is designed to provide maximum protection to a person.

Costs and Timeframes Once you file your completed paperwork, it usually takes about 30 days for the court to decide if they will grant guardianship. Lawyer and court costs are generally $2,000 to $5,000, depending on where you live in Texas and how hard it is to get the guardianship completed.

A temporary guardian is appointed or dismissed. Emergency/temporary guardianship ends at 60 days. At the end of the 60 days, the court will decide if a there is the need for a permanent guardianship or none at all.

Ask the Court to Remove and Replace the Guardian However, someone must file all of the required paperwork to ask to serve as the new guardian going forward. It will be up to the judge to decide if there is a legal basis to remove the guardian and if so, to appoint a new guardian to take over.

I. The guardian shall provide the ward with every opportunity to exercise those rights that the ward might be capable of exercising as they relate to the care of the ward's person. II. The guardian shall encourage the development or maintenance of maximum self-reliance and independence of the ward.