Thank you for considering NWOGSB for guardian services

The individual seeking to become a ward of the Northwest Ohio Guardianship Services Board, Inc. must

meet the following prerequisite criteria to qualify for an appointment of the Guardianship Services Board as his/her public guardian. The prospective ward must be:

• An adult, age 18 years and older;
• A resident of Defiance, Fulton or Williams County;
• Has been determined to be incompetent;
• Presenting a problem or situation requiring legal authority to act, such as a health care, financial or placement decisions;
• Without another adult or entity available and/or appropriate to serve as guardian; or
• Be found suitable for such guardianship assigned by the corresponding probate court.