age to be legal guardian
Your 20 year old son is legally old enough to be his sister's guardian. However, you cannot simply give him a power of attorney to make it happen - he needs to be appointed as her legal guardian by the probate court. Report Abuse. It can be anywhere from 18 to age 25 depending on the situation and the state. A legal guardian takes the place of a parent and has nearly all rights of a parent within limits. Some situations may require the approval of a judge to do such as move out of state or county etc. In general, at least in Pennsylvania, it is a person over the age of 18 whom the Court finds acceptable. Persons not qualified to be appointed by the court, 20 Pa.C.S.A. § 5112 -- The court shall not appoint as guardian of the estate of a minor any person who is: (1) Under 18 years of age. Legal age to become Legal Guardian in the State of Washington for niece (infant) and her 16 yr old sister (mother of baby). I work for Catholic Community Services inFamily Preservation Services in Washington State. What is the age requirement for temperory legal guardian in CA? My 13 year old daughter is going to live wiht her 20 year-old brother in CA, but we (the parents) live overseas. What is the age requirement for temperory legal guardian in CA? Irvine, CA | June 22, 2010 6:44am. My 13 year old daughter is going to live wiht her 20 year-old brother in CA, but we (the parents) live overseas. A legal guardian must be over the age of 18 and a legal resident or a citizen. of the United States. A legal guardian can be a relative or a good friend who knows and loves the. child. This person must be able to make good decisions and take very good. A parent may need a legal guardian for his/her child:  When the parent dies.  When the parent may be in prison for a long time.  When a parent is abroad in the armed forces and the child stays. in the U.S.  When the parent is deported back to the country s/he came from. Legal age to become Legal Guardian in the State of Washington for niece (infant) and her 16 yr old sister (mother of baby). Longview, WA | January 1, 2009 10:43pm. I work for Catholic Community Services inFamily Preservation Services in Washington State. A Judge decides whether a child will have a legal guardian and which person. will be the child’s legal guardian. A legal guardian is not the child’s parent. But a legal guardian has the same. powers as a parent to make official decisions about the child.
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