Can a guardianship be contested?

Yes, a guardianship in Alaska can be contested. The best way to contest the guardianship is to file a motion in court against the guardian. This can be done by contacting the court clerk, providing any evidence, and filing the motion. The court then assigns a judge to hear the case and determine if it should be contested or not. A contesting party must have a valid reason to challenge the guardianship. Generally, the reason must be that the proposed guardianship is not in the best interest of the person it is intended to help, or that the guardianship is being abused in some way. The court will review evidence, provide both parties an opportunity to argue their case, and make a ruling. The court may appoint an attorney to represent the interests of the party to be protected by the guardianship. The court can then decide to end the guardianship if it finds that the guardianship is not in the person’s best interest. Or, the court can deny the motion to contest, leaving the guardianship in place.

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