How to Petition for Guardianship in Nebraska
- 1). Discuss the different types of guardianship with your family. Guardianship consists of two types: estate and person. If you're a guardian of an estate, you have the power to make decisions about an individual's finances. Acting as a guardian of person allows you to make decisions about the person's health and well-being, such as medical care.
- 2). Create the guardian petition. You have two options: pay a lawyer or do it yourself. If you write the document, you can use an online form or use a legal book with blank forms.
- 3). File the petition with the local court. You must go to the probate court in Nebraska where the person lives to file the petition.
