The Pennsylvania Preliminary Decree for Emergency Guardianship is a legal document issued by the court that appoints an individual, also known as a guardian, to make decisions on behalf of another person, known as a ward. This document is used when there is an urgent need to protect the welfare of the ward. There are two types of Pennsylvania Preliminary Decree for Emergency Guardianship: 1) Temporary Emergency Guardianship and 2) Limited Emergency Guardianship. Temporary Emergency Guardianship is a court-ordered guardianship that is awarded when there is an immediate threat to the ward’s safety and well-being. This type of guardianship is typically used in cases of parental abuse, neglect, or incapacity. The guardian is granted full legal authority over the ward for a minimum of 60 days and a maximum of 6 months. Limited Emergency Guardianship is a court-ordered guardianship granted when the ward is in need of certain decisions to be made on their behalf, but is not in immediate danger. This type of guardianship is typically used in cases where the ward is unable to make decisions due to mental or physical incapacity. The guardian is granted limited legal authority over the ward for a minimum of 60 days and a maximum of 6 months. In either type of Pennsylvania Preliminary Decree for Emergency Guardianship, the court may require the guardian to provide periodic reports detailing the care and welfare of the ward.