Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Guardianship (which you get through the probate courts) is rarely necessary. Usually conservatorship (which you get through the family law courts) is preferred. Conservatorship is far less intrusive and requires far less interaction with the court.

There is a new provision in Chapter 34 of the Family Code that UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES allows a parent to sign am authorization agreement giving certain rights to grandparents, siblings, or aunts or uncles. If the other person is one of those, then certain things have to be in the authorization. You should have a family law attorney help you with this so that it is done correctly.

If the other person is not one of those listed people, then a conservatorship may or may not be appropriate. Again, a family law attorney can help you with this.