Tennessee Emergency Petition For Conservatorship
Description How To Get Emergency Conservatorship In Tennessee
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FAQ
There are two types of guardianships, a full guardianship and a limited guardianship.
The Court may appoint an emergency guardian when it appears that an individual lacks capacity, is in need of a guardian, and failure to make such an appointment will result in irreparable harm to the person and/or estate of the alleged incapacitated person (note the term incompetent is no longer used in guardianship
How long does it take? If the conservatorship is uncontested, it usually takes about four to eight weeks.
One form of temporary guardianship is the emergency guardianship. This guardianship is generally granted where an emergency exists and someone is needed to give approval for the person to receive immediate services. A temporary guardian is appointed by the court to serve during the emergency only.
In an emergency, the court can appoint a temporary healthcare guardian for 90 days, or an emergency guardian for 15 days. Click here for a petition to be appointed a 15-day emergency guardian.
Conservatorship must be court-ordered and is based on medical proof, such as physical or psychological evaluations, as well as lay witness testimony describing the individual's inability to care for him or herself. Any interested party (not just a relative) can petition the court for conservatorship.
A conservatorship is necessary for those individuals who have neither a power of attorney or healthcare directive, and have lost the ability to make informed decisions and/or care for themselves. A conservatorship may also be necessary for other reasons, such as an invalid or fraudulent power of attorney document.