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How do we as parents obtain guardianship for my 18 year old son who has been deemed incapacitated?

Answered 5 years and 3 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
Terry Lynn Garrett
Hire an attorney who practices guardianship law in your county to help you apply.  The county surrogate's court or state bar may have a list or you may use the Find a Lawyer function of the website of the National Academy of Elder and Special Needs Law Attorneys (www.naela.org).
Hire an attorney who practices guardianship law in your county to help you apply.  The county surrogate's court or state bar may have a list or... Read Answer

I have guardianship over my mother who lives a nursing home. My sisters and I have bought everything since she has been there. Can we split the chec

Answered 5 years and 7 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
Terry Lynn Garrett
It is not clear to what check you refer or what is the source of funds.  If it is your mother's money and you have authority over it as the guardian of her estate, there are two considerations.  First, you must get the permission of the court to expend funds to reimburse your sisters.  Second, you must get the permission of the court to reimburse yourself.  Please work with your guardianship attorney to file the proper motions and proposed orders approving those motions.... Read Answer
It is not clear to what check you refer or what is the source of funds.  If it is your mother's money and you have authority over it as the... Read Answer

We are seeking a guardinship of our niece and both parents are in agreement. The school stated she can't enroll without this. How long is this proce

Answered 5 years and 10 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
Terry Lynn Garrett
You need not wait for guardianship to enroll your niece in school.  Her parents can sign a special Temporary Durable Power of Attorney, revocable at will, allowing you to enroll her in school, take her to the doctor, etc.  A local family law attorney should have this form.
You need not wait for guardianship to enroll your niece in school.  Her parents can sign a special Temporary Durable Power of Attorney,... Read Answer

Need power of attorney to manage daughter's finances who is in a vegetative state and married but separated

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by Leland L. Baker, Jr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
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You need to have a guardian and consrvator appointed.
You need to have a guardian and consrvator appointed.

What happens if my adult children try to seek guardianship over me (their Mom), but they haven''t had anything to do with for the past 8 years.

Answered 14 years and 7 months ago by Marc David Melamed (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
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If your daughters seek guardianship over you, they will have to petition the court.  You have the right to contest such appointment as the protected individual and you will have a chance to defend your decision in front of the judge.
If your daughters seek guardianship over you, they will have to petition the court.  You have the right to contest such appointment as the... Read Answer
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