Can a Guardianship Be Terminated?

February, 2018

Sometimes it becomes apparent that a guardianship is no longer necessary, or the level of restrictiveness is no longer appropriate. The marriage of a ward (an adult with a disability for whom a guardianship has been established) terminates guardianship of the person but not the estate. There is a presumption that the new husband/wife will now oversee the personal care of his or her spouse. If two individuals who are under a guardianship get married, both will no longer have guardians of their person. 

Only the court can terminate a guardianship. This process is started by submitting a motion to the probate court. 

Read more about Guardianship in Ohio in the online version of our recently published book. Link to Guardianship FAQs on our website.

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