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Best way to assist elderly parent

Answered 5 years and a month ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
Terry Lynn Garrett
Your father can name you his agent under a Durable [Financial] Power of Attorney, giving you access to his finances while preserving his, and under a Medical Power of Attorney, allowing you to speak for him when he cannot communicate.  The earlier these are in place, the better.  To make sure they give you all the authority you need (applying for Medicaid, hiring home health, paying taxes, redirecting mail if he moves, etc.), talk with an elder law attorney.  Don't just download some "one size fits all" form.  You can find an elder lawyer near you using the Find a Lawyer function on the website of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (www.naela.org),... Read Answer
Your father can name you his agent under a Durable [Financial] Power of Attorney, giving you access to his finances while preserving his, and under a... Read Answer

How do I file for a change of guardianship as a minor?

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
Terry Lynn Garrett
Your father is your natural guardian.  In most states he can sign a special power of attorney allowing you to live with your grandmother, allowing her to take you to the doctor and enroll you in school.  He can revoke it whenever he likes.  In many states you can become emancipated (freed from his natural guardianship) when you are 17 if you are self-supporting and living separately.  The Lambda office in your area may have other suggestions.... Read Answer
Your father is your natural guardian.  In most states he can sign a special power of attorney allowing you to live with your grandmother,... Read Answer

I need infor regarding either temp guardianship or full for my granddaughter. Mother owes a lot of debt,no real income, may have fraud charges

Answered 6 years and 11 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
Terry Lynn Garrett
You will need an attorney.
You will need an attorney.

my mother has demetia she's not taking care of her bills what are my options

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by attorney Wyckoff Nissenbaum, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
Wyckoff Nissenbaum, Esq.
If you believe that your mother is no longer able to handle her finances, then you can go to your the probate and family court in your county and file for conservatorship. 
If you believe that your mother is no longer able to handle her finances, then you can go to your the probate and family court in your county and... Read Answer
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