Type In Legal Kentucky Guardianship Forms For Free

The person asking for guardianship or conservatorship must first complete a Petition to Determine if disabled form and file it with the court. The form is available from the local District Court. The form can also be found online at: .

Take the petition to the district court to file it. Usually, the petition is filed with the court in the county where the Respondent lives. At the same time, the person who wants to be the appointed guardian or conservator files a form called ?Application for Appointment of Fiduciary for Disabled Persons.?

A competent individual may sign a Power of Attorney allowing another adult to handle their affairs while still maintaining their personal rights. A Power of Attorney does not require court involvement. Adults may also designate a health care surrogate prior to incapacitation.

Emergency guardianship cases may be filed ONLY if a disability proceeding is pending. There must be a serious physical danger to one's health or damage to or misuse of property if immediate action is not taken. The filing fee for a petition for emergency guardianship is $75.50.

Programs & Services Full Guardianship/Full Conservator ? The Cabinet is responsible for the personal and financial needs of the ward. ... Personal Guardian ? A court finds the ward fully disabled in his/her personal affairs and appoints a personal guardian who is responsible for only personal affairs of the ward.

A competent individual may sign a Power of Attorney allowing another adult to handle their affairs while still maintaining their personal rights. A Power of Attorney does not require court involvement. Adults may also designate a health care surrogate prior to incapacitation.