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  2. Begin by entering your personal information in the 'Person Filing' section. Include your address, city, state, zip code, telephone numbers, and email address.
  3. Indicate whether you are representing yourself or an attorney by checking the appropriate box. If applicable, provide the lawyer’s bar number.
  4. In the 'INFORMATION ABOUT ME' section, fill in your name as it appears on your birth certificate along with your date and place of birth.
  5. If you are the minor subject of this name change request and are at least 14 years old, check the corresponding box to confirm your consent for changing your legal name.
  6. Sign and date the document under oath or affirmation. Ensure that a notary public witnesses your signature if required.

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Upon determining that an adult cant make personal or financial decisions, a state court can appoint a guardian: a competent individual with authority to make choices for the adult, such as where they live and what kind of care they receive.
It comes from Article 17-A of the Surrogates Court Procedure Act. It gives the guardian the power to make all decisions, unlike Article 81 which tailors powers to the persons specific needs. Note that Article 81 guardianship is also available for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
As per the Act, a parent can get legal guardianship of their son or daughter with disability and represent them even after they are 18 years of age. Parents are the Natural Guardians of their children till their child turns -18. So they do not need to apply for guardianship until then.
There are two types of guardianships Guardianship of the person. Guardianship of the estate. Pay a fee It costs $225 to start a guardianship of the person case. A guardianship of the estate costs $450 to start. Serve court papers Serving court papers is the official legal way to let someone know you started a court case.
Less restrictive options can be informal supports or formal legal tools. Informal supports may involve family, friends, the use of technology, and community-based services. Formal legal arrangements use tools such as financial powers of attorney and health care advance directives.

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