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As guardian, it is your responsibility to protect your mother.  If your mother is living in a facility, tell the facility that your sister is not authorized to remove your mother for any reason. As the guardian, you can decide which visitors your mother sees and when. You should tell your sister to notify you when she sees your mother. You may also want to consider hiring a home health aide or certified companion to be present when your sister visits your mother.  ... Read More
As guardian, it is your responsibility to protect your mother.  If your mother is living in a facility, tell the facility that your sister is... Read More
You should seek out an elder law attorney in your area. You may also want to consider contacting Georgia Adult Protective Services at 1-888-774-0152.
You should seek out an elder law attorney in your area. You may also want to consider contacting Georgia Adult Protective Services at 1-888-774-0152.

Must a guardian ad litem be an attorney?

Answered 14 years and 6 months ago by Robinzina Bryant (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
In the state I practice (IL) generally the Guardian ad Litems (GALs) are attorneys HOWEVER, the probate statue allows for non-attorneys to be appointed.  The statue says specifically:  If the GAL is not a licensed attorney, he or she shall be qualified, by training or experience, to work with or advocate for the developmentally disabled, mentally ill, physically disabled, the elderly, or persons disabled because of mental deterioration, depending on the type of disability that is alleged in the petition. Also note that the court may allow the GAL reasonable compensation.... Read More
In the state I practice (IL) generally the Guardian ad Litems (GALs) are attorneys HOWEVER, the probate statue allows for non-attorneys to be... Read More