The Wisconsin Petition for Protective Placement/Protective Services is a process by which individuals can request legal protection or assistance from the state of Wisconsin. It is specifically designed to protect seniors aged 65 or older, or adults aged 18 and over, who are unable to care for themselves due to physical, mental, or emotional limitations and are in need of assistance from the state. This petition can be used to request protective placement, protective services, guardianship, and conservatorship. Protective placement involves the placement of an individual in a nursing home or other residential care facility for those who are medically unable to live independently and are in need of long-term care services. Protective services involve the provision of government-funded services to help individuals remain in their own homes or in the community, while still receiving necessary care. Guardianship allows an individual to appoint a trusted person to make decisions on their behalf. Conservatorship involves the appointment of a court-appointed conservator to manage the financial affairs of an individual who is unable to do so.