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The person who wants to end the guardianship will have to file some forms, set a court hearing, and serve the guardians and all other relatives so a judge can hold a hearing and decide whether the guardianship is still needed.

The duration of a guardianship will depend on several factors, including the age and health of the ward. In general, guardianships for minors come to an end when minors turn 18. For vulnerable or incapacitated adults, guardianships can last until death or until the court terminates the legal relationship.

Is it possible to get an emergency Guardianship? The court may appoint a Guardian on an emergency basis if it finds that substantial harm to a person's health, safety, or welfare is likely to result without an emergency Guardian being appointed and if no other person has authority to act in the circumstances.

A guardianship ends if the adult (Ward) dies or if the court orders that the guardianship be terminated. The Ward, guardian, or any other person interested in the Ward's well-being can ask the court to end the guardianship.

A guardianship is an exclusive power, so it takes away the parent's rights to make decisions for the child and gives that authority to the guardian, within the scope of the guardianship order, until the guardianship is modified or terminated. Guardianship does not terminate the parent's parental rights.

Terminating a guardianship, other than by death of the ward, can only be accomplished by court order. A court proceeding will be required to wind up the guardianship and you can seek court approval of your actions and a discharge of liability.