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PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF A FULL GUARDIAN FOR AN ADULT

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA AT

In the Matter of the Protective Proceeding of


Respondent (person who needs a guardian)

CASE NO.

PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF A FULL GUARDIAN FOR AN ADULT

Full guardianship is a legal arrangement where the court appoints a person or institution to make all decisions on issues such as housing, medical care, legal issues, finances, and services. If you only wish for limited guardianship, use form PG-103. For a conservatorship (financial management only), use form PG-104.

1. Petitioner asks the court to appoint a full guardian for the above-named respondent because the respondent is incapacitated as defined in Alaska Statute 13.26.005(5).

How long will this appointment need to last?

2. Petitioner's Name Age

Mailing Address

E-mail Address

Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone

Relationship to the Respondent

3. Respondent's Name Date of Birth

Mailing Address

Residence Address

Daytime Phone Social Security No.

4. Has anyone filed a petition for appointment of a guardian for the respondent in any other state? in (court name & location) by case number (if known):

5. Has anyone filed a petition to protect the respondent from financial abuse? Case Number:

6. The respondent’s “home state” as defined in AS 13.27.180 is:

because the respondent was physically present in that state for the six consecutive months before the filing date of this petition (except for temporary absences).

The respondent was in the following states during the year before I filed this petition:

7. a. The respondent lives

b. Who takes care of the respondent?

Name of person or facility

Address Phone

c. Does the respondent currently have a guardian?

If yes, guardian's name, address and phone

d. Does the respondent currently have a conservator?

If yes, conservator's name, address and phone

e. Has the respondent given a power of attorney to anyone?

If yes, name, address and phone

f. Does respondent have a "representative payee" for social security or other benefits?

If yes, name, address and phone

g. Are there any other restrictions on the respondent’s legal capacity to act on his or her own behalf?

If yes, describe the restrictions:

h. Does the respondent have a living will or a durable power of attorney for health care or any other document directing how health care decisions should be made if the respondent is unable to make them?

Describe (include name of any agent authorized to make health care decisions for the respondent):

i. Is a no-code (Do Not Resuscitate) provision in place for the respondent?

8. List the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the following relatives of the respondent: (If respondent has no such relative, write "none" on that line. Attach additional pages if necessary. Do not write on the back of any page.)

Spouse:

Children:

9. List names, addresses and telephone numbers of the respondent’s close friends who may have current information about the respondent:

10. Respondent's Financial Information

a. Monthly Income

Wages, Pension, Retirement

Social Security

S.S.I.

Public Assistance

Longevity Bonus

Interest and Dividends

Veteran's Benefits

Other monthly income:

TOTAL

b. Monthly Expenses

Food

Rent or Mortgage

Utilities

Car Payment

Credit Card Payment

Insurance

Medical (not covered by insurance)

Other:

TOTAL

c. Other Income Received During Last 12 Months

Permanent Fund Dividends (PFD) received in last 12 months

Native/Other Corporation Dividends not listed above

Value of gifts or inheritances received in last 12 months

Other:

d. Assets

Cash on hand or in savings or checking account

Stocks, bonds, CDs, mutual funds

Home

Other land or buildings

Vehicles

Businesses

Insurance

Other Property

TOTAL ASSETS

e. Debts

Mortgages

Loans

Credit card balance

Other:

TOTAL DEBTS

f. Additional Financial Information

Does the respondent have a trust? Name of Financial Institution and trustee:

Does the respondent belong to a Native Corporation? Name of Native Corporation:

Please list the institutions where the respondent has savings, checking or investment accounts:

11. Is the respondent a veteran entitled to the payment of money from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?

12. Describe the respondent’s mental or physical state which causes you to think he or she cannot take care of all of his or her living responsibilities:

13. List examples that show how the respondent's limitations have, or may, lead to physical injury or illness and the need for a guardian:

14. List people you know who have knowledge that might help the court determine the capacity and needs of the respondent including the respondent’s ability to manage his or her property and affairs.

Doctors:

Counselors and Social Workers:

Case Managers and Care Coordinators:

Others (Teachers, Clergy, etc.):

15. Letters or Evaluations:

16. Who do you think the court should appoint guardian?

Name

Address Phone

This person's relationship to the respondent is:

This person has priority to be appointed under AS 13.26.465 because he or she is:

If there are unchecked boxes above the one you checked, list the names and addresses of persons who could check those boxes.

17. Who do you think the court should appoint conservator? (Can be same as guardian.)

Name:

Address: Phone

This person's relationship to the respondent is:

This person has priority to be appointed under AS 13.26.465 because he or she is:

If there are unchecked boxes above the one you checked, list the names and addresses of persons who could check those boxes.

Date

Signature of Petitioner or Petitioner's Attorney

If attorney, print name and bar number:

Verification

I state on oath or affirm that I have read this petition and that all statements made in it are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date

Petitioner's Signature

Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before me at , Alaska on

(SEAL)

Clerk of Court, Notary Public, or other person authorized to administer oaths.

My commission expires:

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What the Order Appointing Temporary Guardian Is and When It Applies

An Order Appointing Temporary Guardian is a short-term court directive that gives a named individual limited legal authority to make personal, medical, or financial decisions for an incapacitated adult or a minor when immediate action is needed. The order is typically issued by a probate or family court after a petition and supporting evidence, and it remains in effect for a specific, court-determined period or until a full guardianship hearing resolves permanent appointments. Temporary orders address urgent needs such as medical treatment, safety, or short-term asset protection while long-term proceedings continue.

Why an Order Appointing Temporary Guardian Matters

A temporary guardianship order preserves the ward’s safety and legal interests quickly, enabling decisions about healthcare, housing, and funds while full guardianship is pending. It prevents gaps in authority that can delay treatment, impede bill payment, or expose assets to risk.

Why an Order Appointing Temporary Guardian Matters

Who files and who relies on a Temporary Guardian Order

Courts, social services, and financial institutions rely on the order to validate emergency decisions; attorneys and clerks use consistent forms to expedite temporary appointments.

  • Family petitioners seeking short-term authority to obtain medical care or arrange temporary placement.
  • Hospitals or clinicians requesting legal authority to provide nonconsensual emergency treatment when no surrogate is available.
  • Public or court-appointed guardians needing interim control of finances or residence placement before a full hearing.

Step-by-step: Completing an Order Appointing Temporary Guardian

Follow these sequential steps to prepare, submit, and serve the petition for temporary guardianship; adjust steps for local court procedures.

  • 01
    Prepare Petition: Complete petition form with facts supporting immediate need.
  • 02
    Attach Evidence: Include medical affidavits, police reports, or social worker statements.
  • 03
    Judge Review: Clerk schedules or grants ex parte emergency review when urgent.
  • 04
    Service: Serve interested parties as ordered by the court.

Typical court workflow for issuing a temporary guardianship order

This outline shows the practical routing from filing to enforcement; local practice may change hearing timelines and form requirements.

  • File Petition: Submit to probate or family court with required filings.
  • Request Temporary Relief: Ask for ex parte or expedited appointment if urgent.
  • Judicial Order: Judge issues temporary order with defined scope and duration.
  • Implement Authority: Guardian uses order to act with institutions and providers.

Configuring an online workflow for the temporary guardianship packet

When completing or routing forms electronically, set up fields, authentication, and attachments to match court submission and service rules.

Field Configuration
Petition Form Lock required fields and enable text areas for factual statements
Medical Affidavit Attach PDF medical records and provider signature fields
Authentication Require signer authentication (email + SMS or KBA) per court preference
Service Log Enable printable certificate of service and audit trail

Technical considerations for electronic completion and submission

Keep completed records exportable and tamper-evident so the court can verify signatures and timestamps during review.

  • File Formats: PDF/A, DOCX accepted for court upload
  • Authentication: Email plus SMS or KBA reduces identity disputes
  • Integration: Save signed packets to cloud storage for court records

Timing and typical deadlines to expect

Deadlines vary by state and court calendar; use these common timing benchmarks to plan filings and service.

Ex Parte Requests:

Emergency hearings may occur the same day as filing

Temporary Order Duration:

Often limited to 30–90 days or until a full hearing

Notice to Parties:

Service timelines set by court—typically within days of entry

Full Hearing:

Hearing for permanent guardianship typically scheduled within weeks

Record Filing:

File transcript or proof of service per clerk instructions

Key milestones from filing to enforcement

A simplified milestone sequence helps coordinate filings, evidence collection, and service for the temporary appointment process.

01

Prepare Petition

Gather medical records and affidavit in support of urgency

02

File and Request

File in court and request expedited or ex parte review

03

Judge Issues Order

Court enters temporary order with specified powers and term

04

Serve and Implement

Serve parties and present order to providers and banks

Common mistakes that delay or invalidate temporary orders

  • Using informal language instead of precise legal authority leads to ambiguous scope and enforcement issues in court and with institutions.
  • Failing to attach contemporaneous medical evidence or affidavits makes ex parte relief unlikely and can delay emergency appointments.
  • Incorrect party names or missing signature acknowledgements often result in clerk rejection or repeated filings with added cost.
  • Skipping proper service or notice procedures can render the order vulnerable to challenge and prolong the final guardianship process.

Essential data elements to include on the order

Ward Name: Full legal name
Guardian Name: Full legal name
Scope: List of specific authorities
Effective Date: MM/DD/YYYY
Duration: End date or event-based
Court Case Number: Assigned docket number

Potential consequences of incorrect or improper orders

Order Voidance: Temporary order may be voided
Delayed Care: Medical decisions may be postponed
Financial Exposure: Unauthorized transactions risk liability
Contempt Risks: Improper service can result in sanctions
Probate Challenges: Appointment may be contested in probate
Revocation Difficulty: Reversing orders requires new court action

Practical examples: when a temporary guardian order resolves urgent needs

Two short scenarios illustrate common uses of temporary guardianship in urgent circumstances.

Hospital Treatment

An adult is admitted unconscious with no available surrogate and urgent surgery is needed.

  • Court issues emergency temporary guardian to consent to treatment.
  • The order allowed the surgical team to proceed immediately, billing was authorized, and a full guardianship hearing followed within three weeks to determine longer-term decision-making.

Asset Protection

An older adult shows signs of incapacity and a potential financial scam is identified.

  • A family member petitions for temporary guardianship to freeze transfers.
  • The temporary order enabled the guardian to secure accounts and prevent further loss while the court scheduled a hearing to consider permanent appointment.

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Frequently asked questions about temporary guardianship orders

Answers to common procedural, evidentiary, and technical questions about preparing and enforcing a temporary guardianship order.


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Practical tips for accurate and efficient completion

Adopt these practices to reduce delays, avoid rejections, and ensure the temporary order is enforceable across institutions.

Use precise language
Specify exact powers and time limits to prevent disputes and overbroad authority interpretations.
Attach contemporaneous evidence
Medical affidavits dated near the filing and provider contact details support urgency claims.
Confirm court format
Use the court’s approved form or local variant to avoid clerk-level rejections.
Preserve audit trail
When e-signing, keep certificates showing signer identity, timestamps, and IP addresses.
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