Guardianship of a Mentally Ill Adult

LIST Code: ES-03-02-01-02

LIST Code

ES-03-02-01-02

Title

Guardianship of a Mentally Ill Adult

Definition

This category is about the process of getting a guardianship (or conservatorship, in some states) of an adult who may have a severe mental illness. This includes the process to determine if the person has capacity to care for their own health, safety, and property. It includes different types of guardianships, and who can become this guardian or conservator.

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Last updated on Jul 01 2022

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