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监护制度 | Guardianship

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This document explains what guardianship is and covers the rights and duties related to it. It describes how a court can take over some legal rights of a person who cannot care for themselves.

The court describes it as: 本文解释什么是监护，以及与其相关的各种权利和责任。

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This information is used to explain the concept of guardianship, which is a court-supervised relationship that can be used for adults who are unable to manage their own health or finances.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is guardianship?
Guardianship is a relationship set up and watched by a court. It takes away some legal rights from a person (the person under guardianship) and gives those rights to another person (the guardian).
Is guardianship the only option?
The text states that guardianship is a last resort. It suggests other options like power of attorney or using Social Security benefits might be available first.
What happens after someone is appointed as a guardian?
After being appointed, the guardian must sign documents promising to do their job and must submit a bond to the court. The court clerk will then issue a 'Guardianship Certificate.'

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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