Guardianship
Resources About Guardianship
A person is considered a legal adult and their own guardian when they turn 18. Adults with disabilities have full rights and responsibilities unless guardianship is established.
Arc staff can discuss the range of options available to support someone in making decisions. We can help you weigh pros and cons but cannot decide what is best for your family. We are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice on how to establish guardianship.
Arc Guide to Guardianship
Learn and understand the complicated systems involved in guardianship.Arc Guide to Guardianship (Hmong)
Teb chaws Amelikas txoj cai hais tias, thaum ib tug tib neeg muaj hnub nyoog 18 xyoo, nws yog ibGuía Arc Elección de tutela (Arc Guide to Guardianship – Spanish)
El tutelaje es una alternativa sustituto para tomar decisiones para los individuos que no son capaces de tomar y comunicarArc Guide to Decision Making
There are many options for how to support someone in making decisions. It is important to figure out what worksGuardianship Options Webinar
Do you have questions about guardianship? The Arc believes that the majority of people, regardless of disability, have the ability to make decisions in regards to their life.Modernizing Guardianship in Minnesota Webinar
In this webinar from August 2020, learn about changes to Minnesota’s guardianship law during the 2020 legislative session.Guardianship & Conservatorship — Minnesota Judicial Branch
This online training and video helpfully explain guardianship and what it means for families.The Top 8 Things to Consider in Guardianship
Watch this video created by The Arc to assist families in learning the basics of guardianship.Guardianship, Decision Making, & Other Options Podcast
In this podcast episode of Focus on the Future, learn about guardianship and other decision making options available.The Right to Make Choices Toolkit
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network has a toolkit to help people with disabilities understand decision-making laws.2020 Guardianship Reform Fact Sheet
There were many important changes made to Minnesota’s guardianship law during the 2020 legislative session. Learn about them and why The Arc Minnesota supported the change.What is Guardianship?
Guardianship is a substitute decision-making process put into action by the probate court and a judge. This is appropriate for individuals who struggle making safe and healthy decisions without assistance.
Alternative and less restrictive options should always be considered when thinking about guardianship.
Is Guardianship Right for Me?
Consider guardianship if an individual cannot make safe and healthy decisions independently, and if less restrictive alternatives do not ensure well-being. If families worry about the vulnerability of their loved one, guardianship and its alternatives should be considered.
Everyone has a right to make mistakes and make their own choices in life. Guardianship is a way for a person to work with an individual to ensure what they want is considered and their decisions are in their best interest.
Preparing for Guardianship
This previously recorded webinar produced by The Arc Minnesota provides essential information about guardianship.