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How do you protect yourself from a family member trying to gain conservatorship over me?

Answered 4 years and 9 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
In most states the court will appoint a lawyer to represent you. Even if yours does not, showing that you are able to manage your own finances should defeat your sister's claim that you need a conservator.  If you are having trouble (and even if you are not), appoint someone you trust as your agent under a Durable Power of Attorney.  A court will usualy not appoint a conservator is there is a Durable Power of Attorney in place.  ... Read More
In most states the court will appoint a lawyer to represent you. Even if yours does not, showing that you are able to manage your own finances... Read More

Guardianship of autistic 18 year old daughter and niece

Answered 4 years and 9 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
While you can apply, parents have priority.  They can waive it.  Or there can be a contested guardianship application.
While you can apply, parents have priority.  They can waive it.  Or there can be a contested guardianship application.

What can I do as a legal adult if I feel my conservator will deny funds to medical services I need? (e.g. LGBT therapy, Transgender Healthcare)

Answered 5 years and 5 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
The legal argument must rest on facts.  Brain studies of trans people have shown that just what they say happened indeed happened:  they were born with the wrong body.  Find a neurologist who can conduct and interpret the proper brain scan.  Note that this may also persuade your relatives.... Read More
The legal argument must rest on facts.  Brain studies of trans people have shown that just what they say happened indeed happened:  they... Read More

need to get a guardinship for adult male.

Answered 5 years and 7 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
If your father has not appointed someone his agent under a Medical Power of Attorney and under a Durable Power of Attorney, the health care providers may turn to all available adult children (assuming the spouse has passed) on health care questions but no one has authority over your father's money and property.  You or your brother may need to apply for a guardianship.  Contact your local probate court or your state bar for a list of attorneys who represent people in guardianship applications.... Read More
If your father has not appointed someone his agent under a Medical Power of Attorney and under a Durable Power of Attorney, the health care providers... Read More

How much does it cost to get conservatorship papers started in court?

Answered 5 years and 7 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
That varies with the filing fees of the court in which you must file and the attorney.  Contact some guardianship attorneys who practice in your county.  The local probate court or the state bar should have a list.
That varies with the filing fees of the court in which you must file and the attorney.  Contact some guardianship attorneys who practice in your... Read More

Can papers get legalized without my nieces parents being here in the US?

Answered 5 years and 9 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
It is not clear what you mean by "legalized" but it appears that there may be two approaches.  The simplest would be to send the parents the Tennessee version of a Temporary Power of Attorney for Our Child and ask them to sign it before a notary at the American consultate and mail it back to you.  This gives you authority to take your niece to the doctor, enroll her in school, etc.  Another method would be to send the paper back to the parents and ask them to have it notarized and then presented to a court for an "apostille" in their home country.  Please also note that in many states the DMV or DPS will issue an ID to a visiting student without either of these.... Read More
It is not clear what you mean by "legalized" but it appears that there may be two approaches.  The simplest would be to send the parents the... Read More

My rights as the only biological relative

Answered 5 years and 11 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
If your brother has died, hire a probate lawyer in the county in which he lived and died to probate (prove) his estate.
If your brother has died, hire a probate lawyer in the county in which he lived and died to probate (prove) his estate.

My dad is in the hospital in MO and only somewhat coherent. Do I need an attorney in that state to obtain guardianship & Conservatorship?

Answered 5 years and 11 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
It sounds as though the court gave you good advice even though you may be reluctant to take it.  Your father may have legal capacity to sign a Medical Power of Attorney or even a Will but lack legal capacity to sign a Durable Power of Attorney.   Why do you need this last?  Are you sure that he will outlive the time needed to obtain conservatorship?... Read More
It sounds as though the court gave you good advice even though you may be reluctant to take it.  Your father may have legal capacity to sign a... Read More

How do i get power of attorney if the person cant sign papers?

Answered 6 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
You need to contact an attorney and take her to him/her to have the POA executed in the lawyer's presence.
You need to contact an attorney and take her to him/her to have the POA executed in the lawyer's presence.

What are the first steps my wife and I should take towards custody of her brother?

Answered 6 years and 4 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
You will need to be represented by a local attorney experienced in guardianship.  You can find a list on the website of the Special Needs Alliance or use the Find a Lawyer function on the website of the National Academy of Elder and Special Needs Law Attorneys (www.naela.org).  Your county court or state bar might also have a list.... Read More
You will need to be represented by a local attorney experienced in guardianship.  You can find a list on the website of the Special Needs... Read More

If a grandparent has guardianship of a child, are they entitled to keep the child with them majority of the time?

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
As long as the child is not in danger, the grandmother/guardian has the discretion to allow her to stay with others. You can go to court and ask the judge to limit who she stays with.
As long as the child is not in danger, the grandmother/guardian has the discretion to allow her to stay with others. You can go to court and ask the... Read More

How do we contest a conservertorship?

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
You have to go to court to ask the judgte to remove your mother-in-law and appoint someone else.
You have to go to court to ask the judgte to remove your mother-in-law and appoint someone else.

how to get conservership of elderly mother now livinng with deceased sisters husband now living who is living in alabama

Answered 7 years and 2 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
Contact an Alabama guardianship attorney.
Contact an Alabama guardianship attorney.

Its about a conservatorship

Answered 7 years and 3 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
Ask the local probate court whether you can apply directly.  If not, hire a local guardianship attorney to apply.
Ask the local probate court whether you can apply directly.  If not, hire a local guardianship attorney to apply.

How hard is it to get guardianship of a minor child?

Answered 8 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
You would need to go to the juvenile court clerk in your county and speak with them about the guardianship of the minor child.
You would need to go to the juvenile court clerk in your county and speak with them about the guardianship of the minor child.

We need a separate Gal for our granddaughter. How do we go about finding her own? How do we report violations of court order?

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
Go back to court and tell the judge your story.
Go back to court and tell the judge your story.

My name is Trae and I am 27. My question is that I have my 17 year old cousin and was wondering about legally gaining guardianship?

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
You can file a petition in court for legal guardianship but understand that parents are given preference and you will have to show alot to have  him taken away from his parents.
You can file a petition in court for legal guardianship but understand that parents are given preference and you will have to show alot to have ... Read More

How do I receive conservativeship for my 28 year old daughter?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
You file a petition in court asking to be appointed as her conservator. See the court clerk in the county where she lives.
You file a petition in court asking to be appointed as her conservator. See the court clerk in the county where she lives.

I'm looking for Angela Mueller. Her number was in my cell phone that was dropped in water. She is guardian ad litem for niece I have custody of

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
sorry, can't help you.
sorry, can't help you.

How do I go about getting custody of a 2 month old not blood related

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
Sorry, to complicated to answer in this forum. You will need to consult with an attorney,
Sorry, to complicated to answer in this forum. You will need to consult with an attorney,

Can a conservator keep my father in a nursing home against his will?

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
Then you need to intervene and your father can file a petition asking that your brother be removed as the conservator.
Then you need to intervene and your father can file a petition asking that your brother be removed as the conservator.

WHAT IS THE FEE FORCONSERATERSHIP ,i GET FOOD SATMPS, MY SON SSI

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
There is no set fee. Every attorney sets their own fee. You might contact the local bar association in the county where you live to see if it can refer you to an attorney who does pro bono (work for free) to assist you.
There is no set fee. Every attorney sets their own fee. You might contact the local bar association in the county where you live to see if it... Read More

In a conservatorship case, should a lawyer paid for by the ward represent both co-conservators?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
I answer general questions of law and will not get into specifics of your case.
I answer general questions of law and will not get into specifics of your case.

My wife commited adultery what action do i take

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
You are asking me a moral question that I can not answer for you.
You are asking me a moral question that I can not answer for you.

Guardianship/conservator?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
As a general rule, you will need to hire an attorney to be appointed guardian/conservator. However, I would go to the probate court in the county where you live and talk with the clerk about the process. They might have a shorter process for you to follow.
As a general rule, you will need to hire an attorney to be appointed guardian/conservator. However, I would go to the probate court in the county... Read More
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