Legal Guardianship Agreement

LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP AGREEMENT

This Legal Guardianship Agreement (the Agreement) is made on this by and between Designating Party: , residing at ("Designating Party"), and Guardian: , residing at ("Guardian").

Child(ren) subject to this Agreement: Name(s) ; Date of Birth ; Place of Birth .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Designating Party is the parent or lawful custodian of the minor child(ren) identified above and desires to appoint a legal guardian to act in the best interests of the minor child(ren); and

WHEREAS, the Guardian has agreed to assume the responsibilities, duties and authority necessary for the care, custody and upbringing of the minor child(ren), subject to the terms and limitations set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties intend for this Agreement to effectuate a non-parental guardianship and to provide clear authority for the Guardian to act for the minor child(ren) until termination in accordance with this Agreement or by court order.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows:

1. APPOINTMENT AND ACCEPTANCE

1.1 Appointment. The Designating Party hereby appoints the Guardian as the legal guardian of the minor child(ren) named above. The Guardian hereby accepts appointment and agrees to perform the duties and exercise the powers set forth in this Agreement, subject to any limitations specified herein and any applicable court order.

1.2 Court Approval. This appointment is intended to be submitted to the appropriate court of competent jurisdiction in County for recognition and, if required by law, approval. The parties shall cooperate to obtain any required judicial authorization.

2. POWERS AND DUTIES OF GUARDIAN

2.1 Authority. Subject to the limitations set forth in Section 3, the Guardian shall have authority to make decisions regarding the child's day-to-day care, education, medical and dental treatment, religious upbringing, enrollment in school, participation in extracurricular activities, and other matters necessary for the child's welfare. The Guardian may sign consent forms and authorizations for medical treatment, school enrollment, travel, and other routine matters.

2.2 Legal Proceedings and Benefits. The Guardian may, when necessary, initiate or defend legal proceedings on behalf of the minor child(ren) and apply for governmental or private benefits for the minor child(ren), provided that the Guardian shall promptly notify the Designating Party of any material proceedings or applications.

3. LIMITATIONS ON AUTHORITY

3.1 Major Decisions. The Guardian shall not take the following actions without prior written consent of the Designating Party or a court of competent jurisdiction: (a) change the child's primary residence outside of the designated county for a period exceeding days; (b) consent to adoption; (c) authorize major non-emergency medical or surgical procedures; or (d) permanently alter the child's surname.

3.2 Financial Authority. Unless expressly set forth in a separate written instrument, the Guardian shall not exercise control over the child's estate or funds exceeding without prior written authorization or court order.

4. TERM; TEMPORARY VS. PERMANENT

4.1 Term. This Agreement shall commence on the effective date specified above and continue until terminated pursuant to Section 9 or by court order. The parties may designate the guardianship as: Temporary Permanent

4.2 Review. If temporary, the parties shall review the guardianship at intervals not to exceed and may petition the court to modify or terminate the guardianship earlier if conditions warrant.

5. COMPENSATION; BOND; EXPENSES

5.1 Compensation. The Guardian shall be entitled to reasonable compensation for services only if authorized in writing by the Designating Party or by court order. If compensation is authorized, the rate shall be:

5.2 Bond. The Designating Party may require the Guardian to post a guardianship bond in the amount of if the court or the Designating Party determines that a bond is necessary to protect the child's assets.

6. REPORTS, RECORDS, AND ACCESS

6.1 Records. The Guardian shall maintain accurate records of significant decisions, medical treatment, educational placements, and expenditures made on behalf of the minor child(ren) and shall provide such records to the Designating Party or to the court upon reasonable request.

6.2 Access. The Designating Party shall have reasonable access to the child(ren) and to records relating to the child's welfare, subject to any court orders limiting such access for safety or other compelling reasons.

7. BACKGROUND AND COMPLIANCE

7.1 Background Checks. The Guardian consents to any background, criminal, or child-protection checks required by law or reasonably requested by the Designating Party or the court. The Guardian represents that to the best of the Guardian's knowledge they are suitable to serve as guardian and have no convictions or findings that would disqualify them under applicable law.

7.2 Compliance with Law. The Guardian shall comply with all applicable statutes, regulations, and court orders governing guardianship and the care of the minor child(ren).

8. REVOCATION AND TERMINATION

8.1 Termination by Agreement. This Agreement may be terminated by written agreement of the parties or by court order. Upon termination, the Guardian shall promptly transfer custody, records, and any funds held pursuant to the guardianship to the person lawfully entitled to them.

8.2 Termination by Operation of Law. Guardianship shall terminate automatically upon the child's attainment of the age of majority, the child's death, the appointment of a successor guardian by the court, or as otherwise provided by law.

9. NOTICES

9.1 Method. All notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered personally, by certified mail (return receipt requested), or by nationally recognized courier service to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as either party may designate by notice in accordance with this Section.

10. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

10.1 Amendments. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties and, where required, approved by the court.

10.2 Waiver. No waiver of any breach of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any other breach or of such provision thereafter.

10.3 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

11. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

11.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to conflict of laws principles.

11.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, whether oral or written.

11.3 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired thereby.

12. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

12.1 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.

12.2 Interpretation. Headings are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement. The singular includes the plural and vice versa where the context requires.

REPRESENTATIONS AND SIGNATURES

Each party represents and warrants that the party has the full right, power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement; that the person executing this Agreement on behalf of a party has been duly authorized to do so; and that no consent of any third party is required for the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein.

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