How long is a guardianship in effect?

A guardianship in Texas typically ends when the child reaches age 18, though in some cases it can end sometime before that. When the child reaches age 18, the guardianship is terminated by operation of law, and the child is legally an adult. In cases where the guardianship lasted longer, or a guardianship was established for a reason other than the child’s age, such as mental disability, then the guardianship may be permanent. However, it is possible for a guardianship to end before a child turns 18 if the guardianship is no longer needed or the circumstances that caused it to exist have changed. Also, if an adult becomes incapacitated, a guardianship may be established to handle the adult’s financial affairs. This type of guardianship may last until the adult regains capacity or passes away. Finally, if a guardianship is established for the estate of a minor, the guardianship may remain in effect until the estate is fully administered or the minor turns 18. All guardianships can be ended or modified at any time, depending on the situation, but the court must be involved in making the changes. A guardianship may also be rescinded, in the event that the guardianship was granted through a misunderstanding or misrepresentation of the facts.

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