Guardian Designation for Yourself

It is now highly recommended that individuals designate the person they would want to serve as their guardian if they were to become incapacitated and need a guardian.  This designation is done through a Declaration of Pre-Need Guardian.

One of the purposes of the Designation of Healthcare Surrogate and Power of Attorney (appointing someone to handle your finances) is to avoid needing a guardian.  A Declaration of Pre-Need Guardian will come into play if someone you don't want to be making medical and financial decisions goes to court, shows you are incapacitated, and asks to be appointed as your guardian.  Your Declaration of Pre-Need Guardian will have been filed with the court so the judge will know whom you want to serve as your guardian if a guardian is needed.

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