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What happens if a person with a disability needs a guardian, but he or she refuses to be examined? If a person in the household refuses to allow the person to be examined, there is a clear legal route to get the court involved. But what happens if your parent is in the home alone and simply refuses to be examined?
The entire guardianship process is complex. The very first step, however, can often be the most challenging. When a petition for guardianship is filed, you must file proof of the person’s disability. This “proof” is a certificate completed by the person’s physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, nurse practitioner, or licensed social worker (or a combination thereof).
If My Sister and I both File for Guardianship for our Mother, who has Priority? The starting point is what type of guardian do you seek. There are two types of guardians. The first is the guardian of the person. It is this person that makes medical related decisions on behalf of the disabled. The…
Adult contested guardianship can occur when a parent losses the ability to make decisions for her health and/or her financial well-being. Is There a Need for a Guardian? Having a properly executed financial power of attorney and advance directive can certainly avoid the need for guardianship in many instances. But, what happens if the financial…