Wisconsin Temporary Guardianship of Individual is a legal process that allows a person to become a temporary guardian of an individual in Wisconsin. This process is available for individuals who are 18 years of age or older and are not competent to make their own decisions. The temporary guardian will assume the legal responsibility for the individual, including making decisions about medical care, placement in a care facility, and the financial management of the individual’s assets. There are two types of Wisconsin Temporary Guardianship of Individual: limited and full guardianship. In a limited guardianship, the temporary guardian has control over specific areas such as the medical care and placement of the individual, but not control over financial matters. Full guardianship gives the temporary guardian control over all areas of the individual’s life. Wisconsin Temporary Guardianship of Individual is a court-approved process and requires a court hearing. The individual must be properly represented by an attorney and the temporary guardian must submit a petition to the court. The court will consider the petition and make a decision about whether the temporary guardianship is appropriate.