Guardianship/conservatorship Court Investigation | Summit County Probate Court
Appoints a guardian for individuals who are found to be incompetent to handle their own affairs. A guardian may be appointed for either an incompetent adult or a minor. A guardian may be appointed either as guardian of the person, the estate or both. A guardian may be appointed with a limited power to make restricted or specific decisions. The Court may appoint an emergency guardian for 72 hours. The Probate Court also grants petitions for Conservatorships, a voluntary trust in which one party acts with court supervision on behalf of a competent, but physically infirm adult. Summit County Senior Visitor Program provides visitors for those under guardianship.
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211 Summit
Physical Address
209 South High Street, Akron, OH 44308
Hours
Same as site hours.
Fax
(330) 643-2393
Application process
Call the Guardianship Department or visit the website for more information.
Fee
A guardian's compensation and attorney's fees are set by Court rule and must be approved prior to fees being paid.
Eligibility
Serves residents of Summit County.
Languages
None.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio
Agency info
Summit County Probate Court
Handles cases involving adoption, administration of estates, guardianships, name changes, civil commitment of individuals with severe mental illness and/or developmental disabilities, protective orders for older adults and individuals with developmental disabilities, birth corrections, and issuance of marriage licenses.