A Delaware court may appoint a guardian to make medical and/or financial decisions for a person with a disability. It is a significant step with legal responsibilities.
Planning can matter
Appropriate incapacity planning may sometimes reduce the need for court involvement, but it cannot answer every situation.
Court oversight
Guardianship proceedings and the authority granted are court matters. Delaware Courts publishes information and forms, but a qualified attorney can help with individual circumstances.
A careful next step
General education is a beginning, not personal advice.
Delaware law and individual circumstances can change the answer. A qualified Delaware attorney can explain how the facts apply to you.
Common questions
Is guardianship automatic when someone is ill?
No. It is a court process. The circumstances and the available authority under existing documents matter.
Is it only about money?
A guardianship can concern a person, property or both. Read official Delaware Court materials for current information.