If you are responsible for a minor child or an incapacitated adult in Collin County, Texas, you may need to establish a legal guardianship to ensure you have the authority to make important decisions on their behalf. Guardianship is a court-supervised arrangement that appoints a responsible adult (the guardian) to care for and manage the affairs of an individual who cannot do so on their own (the ward) . Below we explain what guardianship means, when it becomes necessary, the types of guardianships (for minors, adults, emergency situations, and full vs. limited scopes), the legal process in Texas (especially in Collin County), and how our firm can assist you in initiating and managing a guardianship case.