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In these situations, the court-appointed guardian will receive payment from the assets of the ward or from the government if the ward lacks sufficient assets to pay the guardian's fees. In some circumstances, there could potentially be a high cost involved for the ward.

When an adult of any age is deemed incapacitated by a court, a professional or family guardian may be appointed who is responsible for making certain decisions on their behalf.

New Rules for Guardianships Under the new rules, petitions to appoint a guardian must include a Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check and, if the proposed guardian has resided outside Pennsylvania in the previous five years, a criminal record check of the statewide database.

"Temporary guardian." A family member appointed by a court for a limited period as a guardian of the minor when the minor's custodial parent has entered a rehabilitation facility for treatment of drug or alcohol addiction or has been subject to emergency medical intervention due to abuse of drugs or alcohol.

When Does a Guardianship Trump a POA? A guardianship could override a power of attorney if the document was not created before a person became incapacitated. The purpose of a guardianship is to appoint an individual to care for a person who cannot care for themselves.

Typically, an emergency guardian is appointed by filing an emergency petition for guardianship. Such an order may be in effect for up to 72 hours. If the emergency continues, the emergency appointment of a guardian may be extended for up to 20 days from the expiration of the original emergency order.