Emergency guardianship or conservatorship proceedings are typically scheduled faster than non-emergency proceedings, though an emergency guardianship or conservatorship will expire within 60 days.

Uncontested proceedings are typically very informal, lasting up to 30 minutes.

A guardian ad litem (“GAL”) is a person appointed by the court to represent the best interests of a respondent in a proceeding as the

It is highly recommended that the petitioner retain counsel to assist, especially in contested proceedings, as the rules of probate and civil procedure will apply.

A power of attorney can be used for many purposes, including for purposes not involving capacity issues.