A State Affiliate of the National Guardianship Association
Disclaimer: The Kentucky Guardianship Association does not provide legal advice nor does the organization represent parties in court or throughout the guardianship process. This information is provided for informational purposes only. Persons seeking legal advice should contact an attorney.
A State Affiliate of the National Guardianship Association
Disclaimer: The Kentucky Guardianship Association does not provide legal advice nor does the organization represent parties in court or throughout the guardianship process. This information is provided for informational purposes only. Persons seeking legal advice should contact an attorney.
Guardianship Informational Videos
These videos provide legal information and are not intended to provide legal advice for your particular situation.
Introduction to Kentucky Guardianship Video Series
Kentucky Guardianship Association Board Member, Becky Smith, introduces our new video series answering frequently asked questions about guardianship and conservatorship in Kentucky. These videos provide legal information and are not intended to provide legal advice for your particular situation.
Guardianship Alternatives
Kentucky Guardianship Association presents attorney Shari Polur presenting Alternatives to Guardianship, including power-of-attorney (POA), health care surrogate, conservatorship, curatorship, social security representative payee, and other options.
What Is the Process to Petition for Guardianship?
Judge Jennifer Leibson, from Jefferson District Court, walks viewers through the guardianship process. Where do you file? What forms do you fill out?
My Disabled Child will Soon Turn 18. Should I Apply to Become Guardian?
When disabled children turns 18, what is a parent to do? Leslie Jones from Kentucky Protection and Advocacy speaks with Stella Beard, a parent and member of Kentucky SPIN (Special Parent Involvement Network) about the things families need to consider.
I Have Been Appointed as Guardian. What Do I Do Next?
What are the duties and responsibilities of guardians and conservators? From handling finances to medical decisions, guardians and conservators have big responsibilities. What should you do first? What about a standby guardian? Experienced guardian and conservator Mona Wilkerson walks viewers through the process.
Am I Required to Submit Reports to the Court?
Attorney Jonathan Rouse explains the different reports that guardians and conservators must file with the court. Annual report of guardian. Annual report of conservator.
How Do I Close Guardianship?
Attorneys Jennifer Leonard and Jordan Dallas-Turner talk about terminating and closing guardianships and conservatorships. Guardianships end because of death or persons regaining capacity. Final reports must be filed and there may be a hearing.
