No. Guardianships may be established for persons regardless of age. The purpose of guardianship is to protect persons who do not have the capacity to protect themselves.
Guardianships are also established for minors in several situations. For example, if a minor has received a settlement greater than $15,000, a guardian of his or her property may be appointed. If the settlement is greater than $50,000, one must be appointed. There are also instances where family members, such as grandparents, are appointed as guardians when the parents of the minor are unwilling or unable to care for the minor child.