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What is our next step when we have kinship guardianship but the mom is now trying to terminate the orders?

Answered 5 years and 9 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
Terry Lynn Garrett
Hire a family law attorney.  This is not a DIY project.
Hire a family law attorney.  This is not a DIY project.

Do we need an attorney to add a co guardian to a guardianship case?

Answered 5 years and 11 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
Terry Lynn Garrett
Only a court can appoint a guardian or co-guardian.  In most states only parents can be co-guardians.  The guardian of the person and the guardian of the estate could be different people.  You definitely need a lawyer and a court decree.
Only a court can appoint a guardian or co-guardian.  In most states only parents can be co-guardians.  The guardian of the person and the... Read Answer

what if we are capable to handle our affairs but want to establish a relationship for guardians/conservators before they are needed?

Answered 6 years and 5 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
Terry Lynn Garrett
If you have a valid Medical Power of Attorney and a valid Durable Power of Attorney, you may never need a guardian.  But, just in case, many states allow you a sign a Declaration of Guardian in Case of Need naming who you want and, in some states, who you do not want.  Check with a local elder lawyer.  You can use the Find a Lawyer function on the website of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (www.naela.org)... Read Answer
If you have a valid Medical Power of Attorney and a valid Durable Power of Attorney, you may never need a guardian.  But, just in case, many... Read Answer

What rights do I have to guardianship over my father?

Answered 14 years and 6 months ago by Marc David Melamed (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
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The priority for Guardianship of an incapacitated person is as follows: the spouse; an adult child; a parent; a relative of the legally incapacitated individual; and a person nominated by the person who is caring for or paying benefits to the subject of the petition.  
The priority for Guardianship of an incapacitated person is as follows: the spouse; an adult child; a parent; a relative of the legally... Read Answer
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