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Guardianship

Asked on Sep 18th, 2017 on Guardianship and Conservatorship - New Jersey
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I am 34, my family is my guardian. I have a disability that makes it hard for me to comprehend some things. Is there a way to become my own guardian?
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Elder Law Attorney serving Toms River, NJ
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You may be able to make an applicaiton to the Court for a return to capacity, or limitations on the guardinaship.  The Court wants a guardianship to be as least restrictive as is necessary, so if there are things that you can take care of for yourself, you should be able to do those things even if you need assistance with other things.  The first step would be some type of medical certification of your capacity and ability to understand what you need to do.  You would need to have a nuerologist or psychiatrist and another doctor certify to the Court that you have capacity to makre your own decisions.    Best of luck to you. 
Answered on Sep 19th, 2017 at 5:57 AM

Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship

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