What Is An Adult Guardianship?

The media has been giving a lot of attention to singer Brittany Spears’ court-ordered adult guardianship where her father controls all financial and daily decisions about her life. A new move I Care A Lot is a frightening look at the abuse of the adult guardianship system. So what exactly is adult guardianship? Georgia courts can grant guardianship for an adult who lacks sufficient capacity to make responsible decisions concerning their own health or safety. In Georgia, a probate attorney or estate planning attorney typically handles an adult guardianship. Here are five frequently asked questions about adult guardianship in Georgia.