A guardianship is a legal arrangement in which an adult (called a "guardian" or "conservator") has the court-ordered authority and responsibility to make personal and/or financial decisions on behalf of another person. A guardian may be given complete or only partial power over the person's affairs. The person who has a guardian may be called a "ward," an "incapacitated person," or a "conservatee."

If you face becoming disabled, asking the court to appoint a guardian is one way to assure your financial and other matters are taken care of. For additional alternatives, see: Incapacitations: Providing In Case. If you make no arrangements, a court will appoint a guardian to manage your affairs.

If you have children, you can ask that a guardian be appointed now to take care of your children's affairs.

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