Skip to main content

How do you apply for Legal Guardianship for children with special needs?

Nayi Disha Team

Also available in: हिंदी
3Likes
163 Downloads

Key Takeaways:

  • Parents of children with disabilities worry about future care if they are unable to provide it.
  • Planning for a child’s future can include applying for a Legal Guardianship Certificate.
  • Legal guardianship appoints someone to make decisions for the child, including personal and sometimes financial matters.
  • The National Trust of India offers provisions to apply for Legal Guardianship.
  • The presentation outlines the steps and preparations needed for applying for guardianship for children with special needs.

Every parent with an individual (child/young adult) with a disability is fraught with concern about the individual’s care in the foreseeable future. It is good planning to ensure the child/young adult’s future is in safe hands, in the event that the primary caregiver is incapable or absent to care for the child/young adult. The National Trust of India has a provision to apply for and procure a Legal Guardianship Certificate. A Legal Guardianship is a legal process of appointing a Legal Guardian for your child/young adult, who has the authority to make decisions on all personal matters (in some cases financial too) on behalf of the child/young adult, to suit his/her best interests. Please refer to the presentation above to understand the key steps and preparations required to apply for Legal Guardianship for children with special needs.

You may also refer to some frequently discussed queries about how to choose a Legal Guardian, as answered by Financial advisor Mr Jitendra Solanki. 

Acknowledgements: We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ms Jaspreet Tuteja and Mr Vivek Kumawat from Karma Healthcare for volunteering their time and effort with us towards the translation of this presentation from English to Hindi.

If you’re seeking more information and guidance on this topic and related areas, Nayi Disha’s Know Your Rights (KYR) Program is here to support you every step of the way. By joining, you’ll gain access to valuable resources on government schemes, benefits, financial support, legal rights, and more, all aimed at securing a brighter future for your child. To learn more, visit our chatbot by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/4dJVCP3, or simply type ‘KYR’ on our helpline number 844-844-8996.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only on how to apply for Legal Guardianship for children with special needs in the absence of a primary caregiver. Please consult a financial advisor for any legal consultations or advice pertaining to your needs. You can also read a blog about a parent’s advice on planning for the future. To get more to know about future planning steps and processes please subscribe to the Future Readiness Program on our WA Helpline number 844-844-8996. You can also take a look at the Caregivers Emergency Guide for further information.

Write Blog

Share your experiences with others like you!

English