A guardianship can be temporary or "permanent". Normally, a guardianship lasts until a ward becomes an adult, regains capacity or dies. A temporary guardianship should be requested only in the event of emergency. Ultimately, a further hearing must be held to determine if guardianship is necessary if a temporary guardianship is created. The court must find the degree to which a ward is incapacitated. The Court may find that a ward is competent to retain some rights and powers. There are slightly different findings of fact or other requirements necessary for creation of a guardianship for a minor, an adult, or for an adult over age 65.
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