Do we need to file any additional paperwork for guardianship if we moved to another state?
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Courts often recognize the orders of another state when they don't conflict with the laws of the state. Courts may also transfer jurisdiction of certain cases, which requires paperwork to be filed. Once the court has jurisdiction over a guardianship that jurisdiction will continue until terminated by the court. The move of the guardian and ward to another state will typically not automatically or necessarily terminate such a guardianship. It is often recommended that when a ward moves to another state that a guardianship be established in the other state to ensure that the guardian's authority will be recognized by the other state. It is difficult for a court to supervise such a guardianship when the fiduciary lives outside the state. However, there is no legal reason why the guardianship could not continue after the move to another state.