Temporary Guardianship and Short-Term Custody Form for 2021

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A temporary guardianship form (the correct name is Appointment of Short-Term Guardianship) can be used to authorize an informal guardianship that does not require court approval. Our forms are designed to appoint a short-term guardian without having to go through a court procedure. Your signature will need to be witnessed and notarized, which can be easily done at your local bank.

A short-term guardianship, healthcare power of attorney, and caregiver’s authorization affidavit are documents that give another adult temporary guardianship over a minor child for a specific length of time decided by the parents.

Whether a child is being registered for school, being cared for by a relative while you are away, or staying with someone because of an emergency, it’s always a good idea to have a short-term guardianship form giving another competent adult the permission to care for your minor child.

Important Note about School Enrollment
If the short-term guardian is registering and enrolling the child for school, it is important that your document has the correct legal language that is usually required by the school. Without a caregiver’s affidavit, health care power of attorney, and a medical information disclosure incorporated with your guardianship form; the school is more likely to refuse your document.

Some of the important provisions our guardianship forms contain:

• Qualifies as a caregiver’s authorization affidavit under applicable law.
• Gives the short-term guardian a health care power of attorney and the right to approve or decline medical treatment in case the minor child is confronted with an illness or injury while the parent is away. Also allows the short-term guardian to complete and process all necessary insurance claims and documents.
• Allows the short-term guardian to make all decisions, sign all documents and grant permission about the child’s education, including school enrollment, school activities, school trips and school conferences.
• Grants the short-term guardian the authority to resolve all matters, and complete any documents with regards to the custody and care of the child.
• Includes a special travel clause to give permission for the child or children to travel with the short-term guardian. If needed, you have the choice to set restrictions on travel.
• Complies with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Designates a specific length of time for the guardianship.
• Includes a separate revocation form for ending the temporary custody of your child.

Medical Information Form
If your temporary guardian should need to bring your child to a doctor, dentist, or other health professional, almost all clinics will require some type of guardianship papers and healthcare power of attorney form before they will treat your child. A medical information form and healthcare power of attorney is included with our guardianship forms. The medical information form allows the parent to detail any medical conditions the child has, list any medications the child is taking, and provide insurance and parents contact information.

About Our Guardianship Documents

We use licensed attorneys to draft our documents, which contain the necessary language and information so they are less likely to be refused.

These easy-to-use forms come in a standard Word format so they can be filled out on almost any computer. You can also fill them out by hand.

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