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Guardianship

Maine’s Website on Adult Guardianship and Alternatives.

This website is for anyone seeking information on adult guardianship, conservatorship, or alternatives to guardianship. The information on this site applies to all adults with diminished capacity, including frail elders, persons with developmental disabilities, individuals with physical disabilities, and persons with mental health or addiction issues

It may be particularly helpful for:

  • Family members and friends of adults with disabilities who are researching guardianship and alternatives for loved ones;
  • Self-advocates;
  • Current guardians or conservators;
  • Social and health service professionals, including case managers, physicians, and educators; and
  • Legal professionals, such as court visitors, attorneys, and judges, who are involved in the process of determining whether guardianship is appropriate and necessary.

This website was designed by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services so Mainers could have access to clear, consistent, and current information on guardianship and its alternatives.

On this site, you will find Maine’s Guide to Understanding Adult Guardianship and Alternatives, links to state and national guardianship websites, and a growing library of resources for persons affected by and interested in guardianship and its alternatives.

This Website is a Work in Progress. 

The following resources will be available in fall 2009:

  • An Interactive Training for people seeking information on guardianship and its alternatives;
  • Tools and Tip Sheets for determining if guardianship is the most appropriate and least restriction option for an adult with a disability;
  • Additional Resources and Guidelines for judges, court workers, and case managers.