How does a guardianship end?

In Ohio, a guardianship ends when the guardianship court determines that the guardianship is no longer needed. This could be due to the minor turning 18 years of age, the death of the ward, or the court deciding that the guardian is no longer able to act as guardian. When the minor turns 18, the guardian’s authority is automatically terminated. The guardianship court may terminate the guardianship earlier if it finds that the minor is able to manage their affairs. Once the guardian is discharged, they must provide an accounting of the ward’s affairs. The guardianship will also end if the ward dies. Once the death is confirmed, the guardian is responsible for notifying the court and the estate must be probated. The court may also terminate a guardianship if it finds that the guardian is no longer capable of fulfilling the obligations of the position. This could be due to the inability of the guardian to provide the ward with care or due to a conflict of interest. The court may appoint a new guardian or the ward may be returned to the care of their parents. No matter how it ends, the guardianship court must order the guardian to provide an accounting of the ward’s affairs. This report must be filed with the court and a copy must be provided to the ward. Once the accounting is completed, the guardianship is officially terminated.

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