• You want the court to appoint a guardian and/or conservator for an adult,

AND

• You only need the guardianship and/or conservatorship for 6 months or less (a temporary appointment*), AND/OR

• You need the guardianship and/or conservatorship to be in place sooner than 60 - 90 days (an emergency temporary appointment).

AND

• The person needing the guardian and/or conservator lives or owns property in Maricopa County.

*  If the need for the guardianship and/or conservatorship will continue for more than six (6) months, you will need to petition for a “permanent” appointment(s).

NOTE: You may NOT use these forms for appointment for a minor. For appointment of guardian for a minor, see forms for appointment of a guardian for a minor.