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Family Guardian Program

Guardianship

The Family Guardian Program provides information and assistance to private individuals who are, or are considering becoming, guardian or conservator for a family member or friend. 

The Family Guardian Program offers guardianship classes on the first Friday of each month at 4:00 at the Office of Public Advocacy in Anchorage. Classes last approximately 1 hour and include an informational video and an opportunity to ask individual questions about the guardianship process. Please call the Office of Public Advocacy at (907) 269-3500 if you plan to attend.

In Fairbanks guardianship education is provided by the Alaska Court System.  Contact the Probate Court Clerk at (907) 452-9256 for more information.

• Information

  • Types of Guardians/Conservators
  • Adult guardianship for 17-year-old Children
  • Minor (Children) Guardianship
  • Forms for Guardianship/Conservatorship

• Resources

  • National Guardianship Association
  • Court Visitors
  • Related Links

• References

  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Alaska Statutes and Alaska Administrative codes:

• Documents

  Instructions and forms for court paperwork

Contacting the Family Guardian Program

Messages regarding questions related to guardianship or conservatorship may be left at (907) 269-3525.   Messages are retrieved on a weekly basis.

You can also e-mail the Family Guardian Program at Family.Guardian@alaska.gov

Types of Protective Appointments

Guardianship is a legal arrangement where a person or institution is appointed as a guardian to make decisions for an incapacitated person - decisions about housing, medical care, legal issues, and services.

Conservatorship is a legal arrangement where a person or institution is appointed to handle the financial affairs for another person. The conservator collects and deposits all income, pays all debts and bills, secures all assets, and handles taxes and insurance. A person appointed as guardian may also be appointed as conservator, or a separate conservator can be appointed.