Arizona Appointment of Guardian for a Minor (Checklist) is a document used to appoint a legal guardian for a minor (a person under the age of 18) in the state of Arizona. It is used by parents, guardians, or other individuals who wish to assign a legal guardian to a minor. This document includes a series of steps for the appointment of a guardian, including the selection of an individual to serve as guardian, the filing of the paperwork with the court, and the approval of the guardianship. There are two types of Arizona Appointment of Guardian for a Minor (Checklist): Temporary Guardianship Checklist and Permanent Guardianship Checklist. The Temporary Guardianship Checklist is used to appoint a guardian for a minor in an emergency situation, such as when the minor’s parents are unable to care for him or her. It includes steps for the selection of a guardian, the filing of paperwork with the court, and the approval of the guardianship. The Permanent Guardianship Checklist is used to appoint a guardian for a minor for a longer period of time, such as when a parent is unable to care for the minor due to illness, incarceration, or other circumstances. It includes steps for the selection of a guardian, the filing of paperwork with the court, and the approval of the guardianship. It also includes steps for providing notice to the minor’s parents and other family members.