Guardianship FAQs

We recommend reviewing our free Guardianship Manual.  The direct link to our manual is: https://www.kyguardianship.org/assets/files/Page_Editor_Files/KGA-Guardianship-Manual.doc. 

Information about the process begins on page 22. A video about the process is available on YouTube: Guardianship Process Video - https://youtu.be/Exv2rS6E_t4

In Kentucky, the guardianship process is handled by the District Court.  You can locate your clerk here: https://kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/default.aspx.  The District Court clerk will sometimes send you a packet of information and forms directly.  You can also access forms online: https://kycourts.gov/Legal-Forms/Pages/default.aspx. 

As the KGA is not a law firm, we cannot provide you with legal advice. If you would like to speak to an attorney, you can find an elder law attorney here: www.naela.org/findalawyer or contact your local bar association or seek out an attorney who practices guardianship, elder law, or estate planning.

The KGA does not endorse any particular lawyer or law firm.  We recommend utilizing the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys or your local bar association.  You can find an elder law attorney here: www.naela.org/findalawyer

You may also contact your local bar association or seek out an attorney who practices guardianship, elder law, or estate planning.

As the KGA is not a law firm, we cannot provide you with legal advice including telling you whether something is legal.  The KGA does not endorse any particular lawyer or law firm.  We recommend utilizing the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys or your local bar association.  You can find an elder law attorney here: www.naela.org/findalawyer. You may also want to contact your local bar association or seek out an attorney who practices guardianship, elder law, or estate planning.

Our organization also has several videos that address common guardianship questions. YouTube Videos - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN-ymaEyKHZrpMpOgsLcs4g

Information about guardianship, including a guardianship manual, is available on our website. The direct link to our free manual is: https://www.kyguardianship.org/assets/files/Page_Editor_Files/KGA-Guardianship-Manual.doc. You may want to review the section on modifying guardianships starting on page 41.

If you want to appeal, please know that most appeals must be made within 30 days.  

Persons who are under guardianship/conservatorship can seek modification or termination of the arrangement.  These are issues that would need to be addressed by the court.  Information about guardians, their powers, and modifications on our website, www.kyguardianship.org. The direct link to our free manual is: https://www.kyguardianship.org/assets/files/Page_Editor_Files/KGA-Guardianship-Manual.doc. The manual addresses ending or modifying a guardianship on page 41. You can also contact the district or circuit court clerk in the county where the guardianship case is handled.  Locate your clerk here: https://kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/default.aspx.

The statutes addressing the modification or change of a Kentucky guardianship are located in KRS Chapter 387 and are available online here: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=39181 

You can find information on our website, www.kyguardianship.org. The direct link to our free manual is: https://www.kyguardianship.org/assets/files/Page_Editor_Files/KGA-Guardianship-Manual.doc. Pages 38-39 cover the Respondent’s expenses and bills. If you have a question regarding whether an expense is appropriate, you can ask permission from the court.  

If you want to speak to an attorney, you can locate an Elder Law Attorney at https://www.naela.org/FindALawyer. You may also contact your local bar association or seek out an attorney who practices guardianship, elder law, or estate planning.

If you have concerns about things happening at the facility, you should contact the Long Term Care Ombudsman. https://ombuddy.org/ or (859) 277-9215.  The Long Term Care Ombudsman exists to advocate and improve the lives of residents living in licensed long term care facilities. There is no cost for this service.

If you need information about resource or available benefits, contact:

Your local Area Agency on Aging  - https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dail/Pages/aaail.aspx 

Kynect Resources - https://kynect.ky.gov/resources/s/?language=en_US 

Guardianship Forms - select Legal and then Guardianship - https://kycourts.gov/Legal-Forms/Pages/default.aspx? 

While the school system typically prefers that the child have a guardian appointed, there are alternatives. We have a sort video discussing the process once a disabled child turns 18, available here: https://youtu.be/BwdpGdN8IfY

Supported decision mating information is available here:  http://www.supporteddecisionmaking.org/.

Guardianship Considerations - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZT8WA8huHzzMRh9XNHgJAkiCU30rhvIq/view?usp=sharing 

Alternatives to Guardianship - https://drive.google.com/file/d/13jCm7QtfUiPOOKve0Z59RlJ7JM-tA2Lb/view?usp=sharing

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