Full question:
what are the requirements to be come a ward of the state
- Category: Guardianship
- Date:
- State: National
Answer:
A person can become a ward of the State if the person is incompetent and has no one willing to care for the person. A Guardianship proceeding is commenced and the Court will determine if the person is incompetent and incapable of caring for themselves. If so, the Court will appoint someone to be Guardian and the Guardian will be in charge of the person and finances of the person who is now a ward of the State.This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.
