Rhode Island Petition For Limited Guardianship Or Guardianship is a legal document that is used to appoint a guardian for an individual who is unable to care for themselves due to physical or mental incapacity. This document must be filed with the court to initiate the process of obtaining a limited or full guardianship. There are two types of Rhode Island Petition For Limited Guardianship Or Guardianship: Petition For Limited Guardianship and Petition For Guardianship. The Petition For Limited Guardianship is used when the individual is unable to care for themselves in certain areas, such as making decisions related to finances, medical care, or other matters. The Petition For Guardianship is used when the individual is unable to care for themselves in all areas and requires full guardianship. Both types of Petition require that the petitioner provide evidence of the individual's incapacity and that the guardian be qualified and suitable to act in the best interests of the individual.