Indiana Code Title 29. Probate § 29-3-5-3

(1) the individual for whom the guardian is sought is an incapacitated person or a minor;  and

(2) the appointment of a guardian is necessary as a means of providing care and supervision of the physical person or property of the incapacitated person or minor;

(1) encourage development of the incapacitated person's self-improvement, self-reliance, and independence;  and

(2) contribute to the incapacitated person's living as normal a life as that person's condition and circumstances permit without psychological or physical harm to the incapacitated person.

(1) treat the petition as one for a protective order and proceed accordingly;

(2) enter any other appropriate order;  or

(3) dismiss the proceedings.