Guardianship

In Ohio, a county probate court also has jurisdiction over adoptions, marriage licenses, and guardianship cases for adults.

Guardianships in Ohio are broken into two different kinds:

• Guardian of the person
• Guardian of the estate

A guardian of the person is in charge of making the medical decisions for the ward (the person who is under guardianship). This type of guardian can be used to decide where the ward should live, schedule doctor’s appointments, etc. A guardian of the estate oversees financial decisions for the ward. In doing so, they must act in the ward’s best interests. Applying for or defending a guardianship application can be a stressful time for the proposed ward and their family.