Legal Guardianship Document

LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP AGREEMENT

This Legal Guardianship Agreement (the agreement) is made and entered into on by and between Proposed Guardian Name: (hereinafter "Proposed Guardian") and Parent or Legal Representative Name: (hereinafter "Parent/Legal Representative"), concerning the minor/incapacitated person: born (hereinafter "Ward").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Parent/Legal Representative is the lawful parent, guardian, or legal representative of the Ward and has authority to consent to a private guardianship arrangement; and

WHEREAS, the Proposed Guardian has expressed a willingness and ability to assume guardianship responsibilities for the Ward and to exercise the powers set forth in this Agreement for the Ward's care, education, welfare, and, where delegated, property or financial matters; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their agreement concerning the appointment, powers, duties, limitations, and duration of the guardianship to provide clear authority for decisions affecting the Ward consistent with applicable law and the best interests of the Ward.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. APPOINTMENT AND ACCEPTANCE

1.1 Appointment. Parent/Legal Representative hereby appoints Proposed Guardian as the guardian of the person of the Ward to exercise such powers and perform such duties as set forth in this Agreement, subject to the terms, limitations, and conditions contained herein.

1.2 Acceptance. Proposed Guardian accepts the appointment and agrees to undertake the duties of guardian in a fiduciary capacity, to act in the Ward's best interests, and to comply with all applicable statutory reporting, accounting, and court filing requirements.

2. POWERS OF THE GUARDIAN

Subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement and any court order, the Proposed Guardian shall have the following powers with respect to the Ward's person:

a) Physical Custody and Care: to provide for the Ward's daily care, residence, supervision, and maintenance, including placement decisions and reasonable discipline consistent with law and the Ward's best interests.

b) Medical and Health Care: to consent to routine and emergency medical, dental, psychiatric, and surgical treatment for the Ward, to receive and review medical records, and to authorize vaccinations, except that the Guardian shall not authorize sterilization or other irreversible procedures without prior court approval.

c) Education: to enroll the Ward in school, attend educational meetings, access education records, and make education-related decisions, including special education services, as necessary for the Ward's welfare.

d) Travel: to transport or permit the Ward to travel locally and, subject to any additional consents required by law or third parties, to accompany the Ward on out-of-state travel. International travel requires express written consent of the Parent/Legal Representative or a court order.

3. FINANCIAL AUTHORITY AND LIMITATIONS

3.1 Financial Authority. The Guardian shall have authority to obtain records and make payments for the Ward's ordinary expenses for food, clothing, shelter, medical care and education. The Guardian shall not exercise authority over the Ward's estate, trust assets, benefits, or other financial accounts except as expressly granted below or as approved by court order.

3.2 Limited Financial Delegation. The Parent/Legal Representative authorizes the Guardian to pay reasonable expenses on behalf of the Ward from funds the Parent provides to the Guardian for that purpose: Guardian is granted limited authority to manage funds provided by Parent/Legal Representative.

3.3 Bond and Accounting. The parties acknowledge that a court may require the Guardian to furnish a bond or periodic accounting. If a bond is required, the amount and surety shall be set by the court. The Guardian agrees to keep accurate records and to provide accounting as required by law or court order.

4. REPORTING AND COURT SUPERVISION

The Guardian shall comply with all mandatory court filings, reports, and notices required by law. The Guardian shall promptly notify Parent/Legal Representative and any court-appointed monitor of any substantial change in the Ward's health, residence, or welfare, and shall seek court approval for any action that materially alters the Ward's status or long-term placement.

5. LIMITATIONS ON AUTHORITY

5.1 The Guardian shall not permanently relocate the Ward outside the State or place the Ward in a long-term residential facility without prior written notice to the Parent/Legal Representative and, where required by law, approval of the court.

5.2 The Guardian may not consent to the adoption of the Ward or to irreversible medical procedures without prior approval of the Parent/Legal Representative or a court order.

6. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be given in writing and delivered personally or by postal mail to the addresses provided above, or to such other address as a party may designate in writing.

7. INDEMNIFICATION; LIABILITY

The Guardian shall act in good faith and in the best interests of the Ward. The Guardian shall not be liable for decisions made in good faith and with reasonable care. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Parent/Legal Representative agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Guardian from claims, liabilities, and expenses arising from acts or omissions performed in good faith pursuant to this Agreement.

8. DURATION, TERMINATION, AND SUCCESSION

This guardianship shall remain in effect until the earlier of: (a) the Ward's emancipation or attainment of majority; (b) written revocation by the Parent/Legal Representative; (c) resignation, incapacity or removal of the Guardian; or (d) termination by court order. The Guardian shall give reasonable notice to Parent/Legal Representative before resigning and shall seek court approval for resignation if required by law.

9. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

9.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State in which this Agreement is executed and where the Ward resides, without regard to conflict of law principles.

9.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and representations, whether oral or written.

9.3 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

10. AMENDMENT; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties. No waiver by either party of any breach or default shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach or default. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original.

11. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND CONSENT

By signing below, the Parent/Legal Representative affirms that they have the legal authority to consent to the guardianship of the Ward and consents to the appointment of the Proposed Guardian under the terms of this Agreement. The Proposed Guardian accepts the duties and responsibilities set forth herein and acknowledges their fiduciary obligations to the Ward.

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