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PG-500 (3 /16)(cs) ADULT GUARDIANSHIP PETITION PACKET Form Number Form Name WHERE CAN I FIND INS TRUCTIONS? PG -505 Instructions are available online at : www.courtrecords.alaska.gov/webdocs/forms/pg -505.pdf Printed copies are available for customers with limited or no internet access. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKET? PG -100 Petition for Appointment of a Full Guardian for an Adult PG -115 Notice of Guardianship Hearing PG -117 Certificate of Service by Certified Mail WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION ? Online Court forms online: www.courts.alaska.gov/forms/index.htm Online Family Law Self -Help Center: www.courts.alaska.gov/shc/guardian -conservator/index.htm March 201 6 Alaska Court System The statutes, court rules and most of the forms referenced in this packet are available on the court ’s website: www.courts.alaska.gov . PG-500 (3 /16)(cs) What is a Guardian? A guardian is a person appointed by the court to manage the affairs of another, called the “ward.” A guardian has authority to make personal decisions for the ward, such as where the ward will live and under what conditions. A guardian may also manage the finances of the ward if a conservator (someone to manage the ward’s money and property) has not been appointed by the court. When Can a Guardian Be Appointed? The court can appoint a guardian only if the court determines that a person is incapacitated and the services of a guardian are necessary (that is, alternative methods of providing services are not adequate). A person is “incapacita ted” if his (or her) ability to receive and evaluate information or communicate decisions is so impaired that the person cannot take care of his or her own physical health or safety (meaning provide the healthcare, food, shelter, clothing, etc. the person needs to avoid serious physical injury or illness). Who Can Be a Guardian? Almost anyone (except a minor) willing to take on the responsibility can be appointed. The guardian can be a relative or friend, a private professional guardian, or the public guardian. The guardian cannot be someone who : 1. provides substantial professional or business services to the incapacitated person, 2. is a creditor of the incapacitated person, 3. has interests that may conflict with those of the incapacitated person, or 4. works for a person who would be disqualified under (1) – (3). These restrictions do not necessarily apply to the respondent’s spouse, adult child, parent, brother or sister if the court determines that the potenti al conflict of interest is insubstantial and the appointment would clearly be in the best interests of the incapacitated person. AS 13.26.145 AS 13.26.116 AS 13.26.005