Arizona Guardianship for an Adult — Preparing for and Attending the Court Hearing is a process that allows an individual to be appointed as the legal guardian of an adult who is unable to make decisions or manage their own affairs due to an incapacitating condition. The person seeking guardianship must petition the court and complete the necessary paperwork. The court must then hold a hearing to determine whether the guardianship is needed and if so, who should be appointed as the guardian. There are two types of guardianship for an adult in Arizona: plenary guardianship and limited guardianship. Plenary guardianship gives the guardian full decision-making authority over the adult while limited guardianship gives the guardian more limited authority to make decisions on behalf of the adult. When preparing for and attending the court hearing, the individual seeking to become the guardian must gather supporting documents such as a medical evaluation, a letter of consent from the adult, and documentation of the adult's financial matters. The individual must also be prepared to answer questions from the court about why guardianship is necessary and how the individual plans to fulfill the obligations of a guardian. The court hearing will ultimately determine whether the guardianship is in the best interest of the adult.