Guardianship

Guardianship / Conservatorship

Guardianship and conservatorship offer the most restrictive types of decision making needed when individuals cannot make decisions for themselves. This includes individuals birth to death: elderly because of health conditions, and minors because of age.

Guardian / Conservator Training Classes

Fulfills Guardian/Conservator education requirements set by the Nebraska Probate Code. Classes are approved by Nebraska Supreme Court.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension offers Guardian/Conservator education classes in all judicial districts. This class provides detailed information for those serving as guardian or conservator. Most classes are co-taught by a volunteer attorney through the Nebraska State Bar Association who answers general legal questions. Please call local contact person at least two days ahead of date of training.

Registration fee is $30 cash/check payable to University of Nebraska-Lincoln at the class.

State coordinator is Extension Educator Eileen Krumbach
Ph: (402) 362-5508, ekrumbach1@unl.edu
 

2013

2013 Guardian/Conservator Training Classes across Nebraska by County

2013 Guardian/Conservator Training Classes across Nebraska by Dates

Minors

Youth in Nebraska who are 18 and under are considered minors and therefore guardianship is required* (with some exceptions). There are different requirements depending upon the type of guardianship.

Less restrictive alternatives to full guardianship for decision making should be considered before a crisis hits.

Guardian / Conservator Responsibilities

What is guardianship?*

Responsibilities to the court*

Responsibilities to the ward*

Financial responsibilities*

*UNL Extension publications

RELATED RESOURCES

Guardianships/Conservatorships Required Forms used in County Court - provided by Nebraska Supreme Court

UNL Extension Publications -- List of Guardianship NebGuides (in English and Spanish)

Related NebGuides on Caregiving:

• Caregiving: Relationship challenges and rewards*
• Who cares for the caregiver?*

National eXtension also offers help and resources for caregivers and guardians.