In emergencies, the court can appoint a temporary guardian. The court will appoint a temporary guardian when necessary for the immediate protection of the person or his or her estate. The term emergency guardianship means you are requesting the court to appoint a guardian on an expedited basis.
With emergency situations and requests, it is common to simultaneously petition for both temporary and permanent authority so that the guardian has immediate power to assist in unsafe or urgent situations, and ongoing authority to look after the respondent (the individual in need of a guardian). Emergency guardianship is typically used to protect a person from any imminent abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. This type of guardianship is needed when a person has a disability or impairment that would make the individual incapable of protecting themselves without a temporary guardian. When asking for immediate appointment of authority for a loved one you must clearly assert immediate and severe endangerment to the life, health, or estate of the respondent. This request is often used when your loved one is suffering from dementia, physical, or mental impairment
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