Depending on the urgency as well as your state’s guardianship laws, it may actually save time for your family. IMPORTANT: Whenever someone seeks guardianship, they must give notice to all the next of kin.

Part of the process often includes a period of time during which the next of kin (other siblings) can object to the appointment. If all the next of kin sign off on the guardianship, you may be able to waive or skip the notice period.