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(a) To confirm transfer of a guardianship or conservatorship transferred to this state under provisions similar to section 524.5-801, the guardian or conservator must petition the court in this state to accept the guardianship or conservatorship.

Any person under 30 years old determined to need a guardianship, must have a time limited guardianship. This can last for 72 months (6 years) at most.

(g) The appointment of a guardian by a parent does not supersede the parental rights of either parent. If both parents are dead or have been adjudged incapacitated persons, an appointment by the last parent who dies or was adjudged incapacitated has priority.

Legal guardians in Minnesota must: Be 18 years or older (legal adult) Be physically able to care for a child or dependent adult. Have considerable time to properly care for the ward. Be financially secure enough to provide the care the ward needs (including using funds provided by parents for the child's care)

A guardian is appointed by the court to make the personal decisions for the person subject to guardianship. The guardian has authority to make decisions on behalf of the protected person about such things as where to live, medical decisions, training and education, etc.

A person files a request (called a Petition) to ask the court to name them or someone else as a guardian or conservator for a person who needs help. The person who needs help must be given notice of the Petition.