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How Utah guardianship works: clear and convincing proof, a preference for limited guardianship, appointed counsel, a jury right, and 2025 supported decision-making.
How Tennessee guardianship of minors and conservatorship of adults work: clear and convincing proof, guardian ad litem vs attorney ad litem, and alternatives.
What you can legally do at 16, 17, 18 and 21 in the US: voting, contracts, wills, marriage, jury duty, licenses and work, with the state differences explained.
How Oklahoma guardianship works: clear and convincing proof, counsel on request, limited guardians, a one-year parental power of attorney and the 2024 standby law.
How North Dakota guardianship works: clear and convincing proof, five-year adult orders, juvenile court for children and a six-month parental POA.
How New Mexico guardianship works: clear and convincing proof, appointed counsel, kinship guardianship, a six-month parental POA and supported decision-making.
New Jersey guardianship: two medical certifications, appointed counsel, jury on demand, limited guardians, renewable one-year parental POAs and standby guardians.
New Hampshire guardianship: proof beyond a reasonable doubt for adults, an absolute right to counsel, voluntary conservators, temporary agents up to 60 days.
Nevada guardianship: clear and convincing proof, a lawyer for each adult unless retained, special guardians, and parent-named short-term guardians up to 6 months.
How Missouri guardianship works under RSMo chapter 475: clear and convincing proof, a lawyer and jury right for the adult, one-year parental powers of attorney.
How Mississippi guardianship works in chancery court: minors are under 21, two-examiner medical proof, adult counsel rules, and the repealed parental POA.
How Minnesota guardianship works: clear and convincing proof, appointed counsel, the narrow rule for minors, one-year parental powers of attorney and conservators.