What if I become incapacitated without having executed powers of attorney or a health care surrogate designation?
If you are no longer able to manage your property or care for yourself, and you have not signed a power of attorney or named a health care agent, any interested individual (for example, a family member, agency, or health care provider) may petition the court to appoint a guardian to act on your behalf. The guardian will be responsible for managing your financial assets and also may be responsible for decisions related to your care. A single individual may serve as both guardian of the estate and person, or the court may appoint separate individuals.
