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What happens when the minor turns 18?

Guardianships of minors terminate automatically when the minor reaches the age of 18.

If the minor will need a guardian after she or he becomes an adult (age 18), the guardian may file a petition for a standby guardianship to begin on the minor's 18th birthday. However, a guardian cannot file such a petition until the minor is 17.5 years of age.

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