How an Adult Guardianship, or Conservatorship, Works

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almost 6 years, said...

If someone wants to be a guardian should they have their own place or can you have guardian if you live with your parents?


almost 6 years, said...

how do I get my own guardianship and become my own payee if my mom is and im almost 21


about 6 years, said...

Can I petition for legal guardianship of my 18 year old autistic son myself or is an attorney required? I live in St Louis, MO.


about 6 years, said...

how far in advance of the child's eighteenth birthday should a parent apply for guardianship?


about 6 years, said...

I'm dealing with HIPPA in healthcare a pt has a legal guardian can the pt authorize me to release his information to anyone ? Or is the legal guardian the one who gets the info and they decide who gets the info?


about 6 years, said...

I am trying to get gaurdian ship for my mother and father whose both in the hospital now where do I start


about 6 years, said...

My father in law had an infection which rendered him incompetent but now he is getting help he's getting back his competence how can I stop his family from taking his assests


over 6 years, said...

My mother is my guardian and i will be 47 tuesday can i move to a different state


over 6 years, said...

How do I go about getting an power Attorney over my mother


over 6 years, said...

Can the daughter as legal guardian deny me to see my loved one of 32 years in assisted living


over 6 years, said...

My Mother In Law was declared incompetent. Rhe jydge assigned a guardian. She has 9 children. All alive. 1 out of state. The son she lives wirh d


over 6 years, said...

My exwife was living in TX and the judge granted her 1200. in spousal per month until the state considered her sane. this has been going on for 6 years, since then she has moved to Nevada were her brother has POA is there anything I can do I was planning on retiring but I don't see that happening if I can't get rid of this expense.


over 6 years, said...

My dad is currently living with my Aunt in Kentucky. She has guardianship over him and has since blocked me, my brother, my dads grandchildren, and multiple other family members off from talking to him just because she doesn't like us. Nobody has done anything to give her any reason to keep him from us. It's been almost 5 months since I have talked to my dad and his health is declining rapidly. I miss him a lot. Even though my aunt has guardianship, do I have any rights as his child to at least talk to him?


over 6 years, said...

How does the public guardian not give me money for my father needs... He is in my care but the guardian has custody of him and is his payee...


over 6 years, said...

my friend is guardian to mom in Texas but cannot find work in Texas. If they find work in another state can they move and remain guardian of patent in Texas ?


over 6 years, said...

I live in Colorado getting divorce with some ASSETS that dishonest attorneys and the judge coming after. The jidge granted guardian for me without any evidences due process hearing I should have been told Co.law.its my ASSETS their after.What can I do


over 6 years, said...

If my mother lives in Missouri and I live in Kentucky how would I go about getting conservatorship? Do I have to file everything in MO? I have a niece in MO that she is currently living with.


over 6 years, said...

I have a sibling that is schizophrenic. She is 36 at this time and not doing well at all. She is in a behavioral facility center at the monent. I live in another state. My father and other sister live where she is but they do not want to have anything to do with here. I just found out that the facility has said they are going to be trying to get conservatorship of her. I don't want to let that happen to her. How can I get conservatorship of her myself? What do I need to do?


over 6 years, said...

is guardianship private and is the paperwork traceable in court records?


over 6 years, said...

How to revoke guardianship or conservator ship...


almost 7 years, said...

I have a 24-year-old daughter who has been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder and borderline personality disorder. She realizes she cannot make competent decisions when it comes to her life and the life of her son, so she asked me to become her guardian so she doesn't make stupid decisions like knowing a guy for two weeks and moving both her and her son into his five-adult, six children household. I have no problem doing this, as I have taken care of her on and off all her adult life. What I'm wondering is if that guardianship would apply to her son also?


almost 7 years, said...

My husband had a guardianship established in Florida for his sister who is mentally retarded (IQ 35-40; mentality of 6-8 yr old). We brought her to Georgia 4 years ago because it was difficult to manage the poor care that she was receiving in Florida. There are no other living relatives to look after her. Evidently, Georgia does not allow for the guardianship to transfer from Florida. She has no assets - just SS disability and a small military annuity from her deceased father's military pension. We saw a family practice attorney here in GA. He was unable to assist us after months of holding a deposit. He could not contact make contact in Florida with the old attorney or the courts. He indicated that since she has no assets there is no reason to apply for a guardianship. Is there any benefit to applying for a GA guardianship to be established or not? Thank you.


almost 7 years, said...

@ Debbie Creecx - If she does have guardianship, she would've legally had to notify you. I have to send my siblings copies of the annual filings every year. They were also given a timeframe during the emergency guardianship to dispute it. If you haven't received any sort of notification, you can contact the County Clerk's office in the county your mother lives in. She would've had to file through them, and they should be able to tell you if your mother has a legally assigned guardian, and if so, who it is. My guess is that she did not actually obtain guardianship, and simply thinks being the executor means she has the right to make other decisions while your mother is alive.


almost 7 years, said...

@ gooden - I wouldn't recommend it. There are a lot of things you CAN do without an attorney - file annual reportings, file for financial benefits the ward may qualify for, etc. But the guardianship itself, especially if the person you're taking responsibility of is not willing, is a very complicated process. I had to get an emergency guardianship of my elderly father, and our lawyer was very helpful in the entire process. If a guardianship is needed, you may be able to use the Ward's funds to pay for the lawyer. I would go for a consultation, which a lot of family law firms won't charge for.


almost 7 years, said...

can I get guardianship without a lawyer


almost 7 years, said...

I have guardianship of my mother and she wants to go stay a couple months out of state with a relative. For medical reasons only can I give that person permission do you have her treated if she needs to go to the doctor but I have primary still to make decisions


almost 7 years, said...

I've had guardianship of my 43 yr old sister for 7 months. She would Luke for me to give up the guardianship right now, but it is not due to expire until Oct. 2017. Actually, I would like to do it Now also. Is it possible and, if so, how?


almost 7 years, said...

I've been dealing with mishandling the guardian mishandling and need to be adressed,it fall on my and get stress have go through my full guardian and many things never get handle well.Im 30 and the full guardian was handed over to the partner ,that i know he cares less about me and ingores my needs and even living in program called home share ,ive shown im capible of livng on my own,when my papers say other wise.i want to adress this,but im misunderstood and lied about.i want to have this dealt in court,but when i tried bring this up no one come to inform me im left out tolled one thing and then the other,thats why i need my guardianship to be dealt with im trying my best show how hard i am taking care myself and need court to help with the money for lawyer.Its big deal for me its take it's toll on me and im the one trap in this mess and still left out my own life trying to get the respect i need live normal life.i feel there be alot disgrements with the full guardianship parent who isnt raisied me nore,here working with me have alittle stress off my back,alot my things left behind,just so people see me and not the lies and words dont add up.its driving me up the wall trying to fix it all on my own and half the informations goes to those who rather be a block in my way.i've dealt with this since my adtoped mother passed from cancer when was 26 years old and got away enough where im proving meself to be able live on my own.only reason this keep coming up and those who rather ingore this issue arent effected like me when it road block my path to my future.i need court know i got the ablilities to,please help me to find way make this issue more easy. feel my pain, Hope


almost 7 years, said...

My boyfriend has some brain damage due to an accident and has loss of short term memory but does have his long term memory.... and had to go live with his sister in another state to recieve the help needed due to the fact that I am not relaited or marrried to him. I was not getting answers from the medical professionals on his medical issues. Now I am being told I am not able to see him and it is even dificult to find out what is going on medically as well. I am in the dark. My boyfriend is gaining back some memory and is getting better. He is in a situation where he does not want to stay with his sister and wants to come home. I dont know what my options are or his. He thinks she is filing papers for guardianship through doctors?? I am unclear on the procedures. If she is filing is there a way for me to be present or summoned? He wants me to come get him and us get married....not sure if that is ok or not. Please help with any information.


almost 7 years, said...

Jo1954 I am sorry you are dealing with a tramatic brain injury. That can be tough. I think you should seek guardianship. Or at least speak to an attorney. May be financial assistance for families of those with TBI.


almost 7 years, said...

I have a mother that is going to hospice an when she was in the hospital my sister said she was executor of her estate and she is saying that she is guardian,,, but she doesnt have the means to pay the cost to become an guardian... how do I find out if she is the legal guardian


almost 7 years, said...

My sibling is a guardian of another sister who is severely developmentally disabled. This was put in place 40 years ago by my parents. When our parents were alive, our disabled sister used to come home every 4th weekend and then for a week over all the holidays. But with my sibling now the guardian,as of the past year, she now refuses to see our disabled sister, placing her participation in bell choir at several churches in her area as the most important thing. A conversation I had with her recently on Facebook she indicated that she's totally not concerned about leaving our sister in her group home for Easter. She did this last year because she wanted to play in her bell choir for Easter instead and commented how she didn't want to take care of our sister by herself (her husband refuses to help). I take our sister out many times and do it all by myself with no such offers of help from this guardian sibling. So, my question is, are these grounds for removing this sibling as guardian?


almost 7 years, said...

How does the court appoint a court guardian?


almost 7 years, said...

How does the court choose a guardian for a mentally disabled adult when no family member will?


almost 7 years, said...

Can a person with dementia change his will with the help of a conservator/guardian who also has durable power of attorney for finances?


almost 7 years, said...

If the court decides there can be a guardian for the person (me for my best friend) and a guardian to handle her finances like the sale of her home while the person is already in an memory care unit in a nursing home and the finances run out which guardian then becomes responsible of filing the medicaide application forms etd. What should be the question if the person dies and there is still money left in the estate will the nursing home automatically get the balance.


about 7 years, said...

I have a 91 year old father that is getting difficult to care for..Both emotionaly and physicaly...We've never been close and that makes it hard to care for him.I have a sister thast lives in another state.We're not close either


about 7 years, said...

my daughter was attacked in Denver, Co and had to have 3 brain surgeries.. she was left for dead and not found for 5 days.. brain and bled and killed part of her brain.. she has had erratic behavior and can't hold a job down.. lost everything and is living as a homeless person but has a one room place she shares with 5 people to sleep.. this is a college educated former Charles Schwab employee.. she is now a drunk.. teeth gone.. and can't make a life or keep herself well and not sick.. How do i get a guardianship over her so she will not die. Everytime the phone rings we think it is the police.. it has happened several times and she has been in the hospital at least a dozen times.. has bad seizures now and does not know how to medicate herself.. takes too much or not enough. HELP


about 7 years, said...

how do I remove a parent off guardianship


about 7 years, said...

I am a caregiver for a mentally challenged adult for the past 12 years his parents are elderly and starting on going dementia. My client is in his right mind and wishes for me to have guardianship. Can he appoint me on his own without a lot of legal hassle? Or is there some other form that will give e rights to his physical care?


about 7 years, said...

I am the medical guardian for my mother. Can I remove myself and request a court appointed guardian or turn her over to the state?


over 7 years, said...

What steps should I take to try to get my mentally disabled sister and her newborn child to live with me because I feel that our mother is unfit to care for them and is not looking out for their best interest. My sister has a case currently opened on her to see if she is able to care for her child.


over 7 years, said...

My son is now 30 with Schizoaffective disorder and he will not take his medications. He has been hospitalized so many times in the last 10 years it is ridiculous. No one will allow me to make any decisions about his care including the need for him to have an injection. The personal care home provider was moving him around to different places apparently because he was not paying the rent or even providing for his care. I was paying him $550 a month plus $50 per week. a week ago I found him in a roach infested garbage filled apartment with the woman of the couple that lived there. The man was in jail for beating her. my son's room was neat other than the roaches. the landlord asked the people next door to let him stay there for a few days until his new ACT team found him somewhere else but it has been a week and now my son does not want to leave even though one of the two women in there accused him of rape which the police do not believe. Thank God. and the man was put in jail for beating the other woman. What rights' do I have? In all my dealings with the GA department of Behavioral Health and different hospitals they refuse to help me get a civil commitment because my son cannot even care for himself and obviously cannot make decisions about where he lives and with whom. He nearly starved himself two years ago losing nearly 100 pounds because of the eating disorder he gets when not medicated. he has also destroyed several apartments while living alone and his paranoia takes over.


over 7 years, said...

Looking to obtain guardianship over my sister who had a stroke. Her husband is her hcp right now and making poor choices and up til the point where he found a hcp I was making medical decisions and now he is trying to leave me out of these decisions. I feel they are not in her best interest and he himself has limitations medically that I feel may get in the way? Please help?


over 7 years, said...

How does one get their name on and/or off this list for conservatorship if they were not informed and then summoned? Can the person summoned be in contempt if they do not show up to the hearing? My mother received a summons during the time she had a stroke and was in the hospital. How can she be removed as she is not interested in this and is battling her own illnesses. Also, what does this mean financially for her if any


over 7 years, said...

Can someone else be conservator if I am married or is my husband the qualified candidate?


over 7 years, said...

What happens if the.conservator dies and the ward has no family?


over 7 years, said...

Both of my parents have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. One of the siblings filed for guardianship. She does not speak to the other 2 siblings or me. Our dad is currently in the hospital and she has banned our visitation. Is there anyway to stop her.


over 7 years, said...

There is a nephew who is not capable of overseeing and a 3rd cousin of he subject s deceased wife who is seeking guardian/conservatorship wiith evidence of signs of exploitation What do I do as I live out of state and have more knowledge and information than either of the two. The nephew does not work and the subject has been supporting him for many years.


over 7 years, said...

Do I have to have an attorney if we want to switch gaurdiship from one person to another if all parties agree


over 7 years, said...

My mother has a court appointed guardian based on a complete misrepresentation of myself ( her adult daughter). She is competent except for a minor issue with her memory from a small stroke. She & I want to live free of a guardian ( or I become her guardian) more than anything else in this world. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to accomplish this on a budget??


over 7 years, said...

My sister has court appointed guardianship in NY state, she does not trust the lawyer due to mental illness.. She has not told her guardian about a bank account with large sum of money. What happens to that account after my sister dies? Is she obligated to tell guardian this account?


over 7 years, said...

I am a person with cerebal Paulse, I have an estate that my mother& father look after since I also have brain damage. Lately I have been noticing odd things that my mother does not tell me, she has made constant accusations that I was accusing her of stealing my money, and I'm just tired of it so I called a lawyer, and was tested by a neurologist, and she said because of the test results I was capable of taking care of my own finances. I can't get ahold of my lawyer currently, and was hoping I can be directed from here


over 7 years, said...

I want to be guardian for my incapable making decisions nephew.


over 7 years, said...

Why is this only applying to "she" or "her"? I know some hurting gents roo


over 7 years, said...

I was hit by a car 12 years ago and I admit I couldn't take care of myself or make decisions but I have been doing every day living by myself in the facility I reside in except for they give me my medicine. But if I had to I could take them on my own should I have my own guardianship.


over 7 years, said...

My boyfriend Chris has to get a shot because he is autistic and his mother is also but way worse and she is his guardian and tells him when she will be home to take him to get the shot and never shows up to take him and he doesn't have a license to drive and I don't either and we live together and I have seizures/epilepsy and she does not ever get him his shot my parents have to take him she is a horrible mother to him ( PLEASE HELP) info needed


over 7 years, said...

My 88 year old father has in the last few months joined in a civil ceremony with a 77 year old lady and they are now cohabitating. Unfortunately we have found out he is not able to take care of his finances and she possibly is influencing him to change his will into her favor. We have discovered that she may be medicating him without his knowledge. We have been advised to try and get a guardianship asap! My concern is she will harm his health before we can get it set up. Any suggestions? Thank you.


over 7 years, said...

Need help


over 7 years, said...

Who has last word? My daughter has a brain injury and is in a TBI rehab in OK.. The guardian lives here in Wa. Who has final power over a decision regarding my daughter. For instance if the hospital in OK wants to give my daughter surgery, and guardian who lives here in Wa state, who has final say so about whether my daughter has surgery or not? The hospital in OK? Or guardian in Wa state? Thankyou


almost 8 years, said...

my husbands brother is a guardian of the state of Arizona. They have placed him in a nursing home there and he now wants my husband to remove him from there to our home in Oklahoma. Can my husband simply take him out of state or not?


almost 8 years, said...

My sister is divorcing her husband because he has Bipolar Disorder and refuses to take medication for it. She recently found out that his mother may have guardianship over him, but we can't get a straight answer from them. If his mother does have guardianship, then the marriage is illegal. We live in New Jersey. Can my sister go to the county clerk and find out if her mother-in-law has guardianship over her husband?


almost 8 years, said...

We have been married for 50 years,I had to take her to the ER the other night and be fore you knew it they kept her over night. and the next day the Dr. made a choice to put her under protective care.Then because I didn't have guardianship papers drawn up so I could sigh her in the place they got the court involved are now making efforts to have her committed.And all this was done with out letting me know what was happening and just what was going to take place.I have taken care of her for over 50 yr. It seens that some consideration should have been given to me so that I DIDN'T have to almost have a nervous brake down. I have been rushing about trying to get a gaurdianship in place in the last few days.It has pure heck trying to get informatiom and forms to submitt to the court. and just when I thought I was making headway I was told that I had to have a bucket of money to involve lawyers.Talk about depression I was in in hip deep.As I am living on S.S.,at least trying to.Then someone says I'll talk to you for 400.$ per hr.


almost 8 years, said...

My husband's parents are his legal guardian.do I as his wife have any rights to make decisions for him


almost 8 years, said...

I need help as to hiw to become my mothers guardian


almost 8 years, said...

so this is my story. I've been caring for a 67 man that has been diagnosed with dementia , he also is a Veteran that has PTSD and has had two head trauma injuries, he is a alcohol user. I have been caring for him in my home for almost two years... He has attempted suicide a dozen times. I do everything for him, however his family has giving up on him, very little communication from his wife of 46 years.as well as a son and daughter that are adults. This situation is a sad case but I have faith it will work out in the end. his wife has power of attorney over his finances and she is obligated to pay his living arrangements and 3 bills. cable phone and internet as well as a spending allowance and clothing allotment every month. well she has not paid for a thing for almost 9 months. she has managed to sell his tools cars boats and business. So I do get paid from her every month and he also has his dog here so I have that also on top of everything else. I did not know Wayne before he was moved into the trailer park and left to care for himself, my dad who also lives close by noticed him walking around asking for beer to the neighbors houses and going into my parents house unannounced . So I was asked to help with errands and cleaning, I gladly accepted. well two years has gone by and I have learned a lot about caring for this man.so I guess I have a lot of questions regarding what do I do now to insure I will have a income if and when he moves on either to his own home or hospital, we never know what will happen from day to day. I do not qualify for respite time because im not a family member nor am I licensed to get paid from a company. I get paid privately. which has a lot of security questions for me and my retirement .Is there anything I can do to secure me? thanks for reading my story


almost 8 years, said...

My sister can not control her money or meds


almost 8 years, said...

My sister has dementia and is a habitual drug abuser. She has od'd 5 or 6 times mixing her psych meds with street drugs. She can use her money to pay her bills properly. She doesn't pay her bills, She uses her money for drugs


almost 8 years, said...

I live out of state and I travel frequently to California where my father is currently living. He is completely incapacitated. His brothers and sisters have been in charge of his decision making since the 80's, but since they are not well versed in English, they have only been able to obtain the most mediocre care available. After meeting with my aunts and uncles and after paying my father a visit, I was horrified to discover the neglect my dad has endured while living in a care home for the last 15 years. My dad has a history of memory and rage issues and years ago, he was kicked out of several of these homes for being too violent and intolerable. My family kept him where he is out of fear of not being able to find a home that would put up with his wild outbursts, but I've heard and seen a lot to bare. This care home is filthy and it lacks proper security and the appropriate staff needed to care for my father. He has fallen and broke his arm once, he left the home right into the street, he's been hospitalized for severe constipation, the owner hasn't been following up on the status of his replacement wheelchairs, shoes, leg braces, he has been dirty, unattended and god knows what other horrible things he's had to deal with. I failed to mention that I also learned that a strange woman took advantage of him and kidnapped him in broad daylight and NO ONE noticed! This woman was somehow able to transfer his rights to her and she was receiving and cashing his Social Security checks! This went on for about a month. No one was held accountable for these injustices. My relatives only have the most basic knowledge of how to run his health. They wouldn't know where to start even if they wanted to seek justice. I asked my aunt for my dad's S.S. info/medical info so that i can find out as much as I can before it's too late. I asked my aunt if they have ever run a credit report on Dad and she said no. It's baffling to me how long this can and will continue to go on unless I just take over from out of state. I was told my father only has a brother and a sister listed as the "Payees" for his Social Security benefits, so I want to look into getting conservator ship over him. He's in San Diego by the way. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.


almost 8 years, said...

if my sister is appointed guardianship for mom will she then have access to moms money even tho I am POA


almost 8 years, said...

I need to understand the guardianship process better. Can you help me answer this scenario: My nephew was born disabled and mentally impaired. When he turned 18 and graduated from High School he joined an Indian (phony) Tribe, AKA: a cult. It took me years of trying to get him out from under this. At the age of 18 his psychophrenia developed. We do not know if this was just timing or taking tinctures at the tribe. He is seriously impaired and makes bad decisions. In 2012 The tribe was caught cashing his social security checks. I took over at the behest of the State of NJ Office of temporary assistance and Social Security. I am currently my nephews POA, HC Proxy, and Social Security Payee (for 4 years) but feel that I now need to become his guardian because after 4 years of being out of the tribe, he went back. Since 2012 we have been working well together and now his has a job at Wal-Mart collecting shopping carts. He will loose all of his SS benefits if they find out that he is back at the tribe. I live in Boston, MA and he lives in a community rest home in NJ. Where do I file the application for Guardianship??


almost 8 years, said...

My MIL has dementia. It's to the point that she doesn't remember her family most of the time. My husband has one sister (who we do not get along with). My husband and his mother were very close and she helped us financially anyway she could. She was blessed with her finances. His dad, my FIL, is partial to his daughter and leaves his son out most of the time. This is the way it has always been. His mother was my husband's rock and his father his sister's rock. Well now that my MIL's health isn't stable, we believe his sister has talked his dad into allowing her to take over everything. My husband and his sister both have houses that were given to them but not deeded to them ( the houses are or were in my FIL's name) but we live in them. We are worried she has changed a lot of things and my husband doesn't know about them. Is that legal? Is it ok for her to become the conservator without my husband knowing? What are his options? What does he need to do immediately? We believe she is going to claim all of the inheritance which is quite a bit if we don't do something.


about 8 years, said...

I my father daughter had POA and one of my sisters got very jealous bitter she reported me to Adult protective services so now Harris count took over can I still fight this.


about 8 years, said...

My Mom was in a car accident two years ago she has had 3 surgeries and may half two more. She has also been diagnosed with a brain injury. I have been her replacement services and attendant car for over a year. Any suggestions regarding the best direction; conservatorship, power of attorney or trustee over the state?


about 8 years, said...

How do I go about being a guardian for someone that I met that wants me to be their guardian


about 8 years, said...

how does a young woman(24) with bi-polar disorder, who gave her guardianship over to her mother when applying for SS Disability, get restored to making her own decisions? Her attorney, at the time of the disability hearing advised her to do this, as it would improve her chances of receiving SS Disabililty


about 8 years, said...

Have elderly sister with dementia. Sister in law presently taking care of her. Now she is wanting to get guardianship of her. My sister presently gets Social Security and retirement checks. Understand she also has life insurances over $10,000 with my name as beneficiary. Will obtaining guardianship of my sister change the life insurances beneficiary she presently has? I understand she needs guardianship of her medical health needs, but of her assets/property too? My sister in law claims she can do both, therefore, even be able to change the beneficiary's name of my sister's life insurance. She is asking for my confirmation and to go along with it. It doesn't sound right.


about 8 years, said...

My girlfriend of three years had a stroke and her oldest son is her conservator. But the rest of the family is also in on this. They gave her an ultimatum of them or me. She can walk she can talk she decides what she wants to eat wear. She doesn't know anything about where she's gonna live or what's happening to her and they don't include me or her in anything SD he does need some help to some degree and may always need help but she is very capable of making decisions. When does this conservatory stop so she knows we Hays going on and can decide where she wants to live? As well as handle her own finances?


about 8 years, said...

Hey there everyone. My question is this...my uncle (my moms brother) is her power of attorney as well as the trustee over her estate. He is doing things that my mom as well as my sister and myself think are not appropriate for him to be doing. He's opened a savings account in her name and takes money from her retirement and ssi and puts it into this savings account but wont let anyone know what its for or how much is in it. My sister pays her bills each month and my uncle won't let her know either. What my mom wants to do is revoke him and put my sister as power of attorney. But he's also trustee and we don't know what to do about that. It's been suggested that my sister become my moms guardian and my mom is ok with that. We need some suggestions. Thanks


over 8 years, said...

my brother and his wife have had guardianship of our grandmother for years , is it normal that they put grandma's house and property in their name , and then claim that no one can see her or go on the property . because that is what they have done , then on the 9 of dec 2015 she ended up in the hospital from dehydration and being skin and bones and will be released back to them on the 23 of dec 2015. our aunt thinks she can stop this without going to court . Can she do this because our aunt does not want to get her nephew and his wife mad at her .


over 8 years, said...

Need help in getting a emergency adult guardianshilp over a 22 years old female that is mental disabled.. what are the steps , please help.


over 8 years, said...

My brother is terminally ill. He is unable to manage health care providers ; such as terminating and selecting new providers (nurses aids). What do I need to manage this kind of affairs for him?


over 8 years, said...

my husband and I are looking into guardianship with his mother . she just lost her husband a year ago and has moved in with the only daughter 2x since and is there now . she takes from her mother and pays her bills . she is always using her moms money and the mom lets her because she wont stand up to her . she doesn't make any of her medical decisions really the daughter does and is her power of attorney medical , but not financial as far as I know . the daughter has pretty much stolen 2x from what I know and I kick myself for not reporting it . I just want my mother in law to be treated right and have what she needs as well . another question I had was on my side with my mother she is showing signs of dementia and I was wondering if shes married can me or my sister take guardianship or not with her being married ?


over 8 years, said...

There are answers to all these questions on facebook. Please check out Boomers against guardianship abuse page or Elderlaw advocates page. Thank you.


over 8 years, said...

The author is a probate lawyer who is cherry picking the issues that come up in probate court. Please see an alternative to going to probate court in the book PROBATE PIRATES ON AMAZONE. Thank you.


over 8 years, said...

My mom went to court and to get a guardian because she stop trusting the family after she had a stroke then her dementia kick in but the guardian just put my mom in a facility and they are not treating my mom right it smells bad in the place they can't have cell phones it wasn't no sheets on her bed no blinds on the windows this place is disgusting how can i become her guardian.


over 8 years, said...

Hello I'm going through the recent death of my mother.I lost her due to cancer. I have a 33year old mentally challenged brother. I'm his older sister. I now take full responsibility of him. How do I become his guardian legally?


over 8 years, said...

Having a difficult time finding an Attorney to handle guardianship questions in Illinois..would my states attorneys office be able to answer some basic questions?


over 8 years, said...

How long takes the process to get a legal guardian in California? My potential client has an appointment already.


over 8 years, said...

I wanna 2 be free 2 make my own Decisions no guardian


over 8 years, said...

My mother has lived with her boyfriend for over 10 years. Our family has noticed in the past two years she has had a major decline in her mental status. I am an RN & I know she has Dementia. Her boyfriend never calls the family when she goes to the hospital until the next day or so and our family was not included on decisions regarding her care. Her boyfriends family does not want our family coming to visit due to the fact we have noticed the decline & they don't want her taken away from them. No one has POA or Guardianship at this time. With this last hospital stay I noticed Mother is no longer able to make decisions for herself. His family is telling her what to say & do! My sister & I offered to take her home & care for her. Her boyfriend told us no we will care for her! We think they are signing & cashing her monthly checks as well. Her home has been neglected , water & electric shut off. Should I ask a lawyer about Guardianship?


over 8 years, said...

one of my basic concerns is past medical bills and being able to pay them for my mom after she goes to nursing home, the money is just not going to be there...


almost 9 years, said...

I would like more information on how to revoke/change a conservator that has been to adult?


almost 9 years, said...

typically how much does it generally cost to get the legalities I place. I have a friend who is going to attempt conservatorship over her bipolar son who is 23 years of age. I know the costs probablyl vary, but can ;you give me a ball park figure?


almost 9 years, said...

My daughter is 24 she has epilepsy she has made bad decisions with ex boyfriend my sister is trying to be her permanent guardian my sister used to be good with her now all she does is critized her you are fat I don't like you you belong in a 24 hr group home etc daughter doesn't have to be treated like that sister said Lindsey can't be in her house


almost 9 years, said...

My brother, 55, with dementia and multiple TBI's, is currently living with me, his sister in AZ. He wants to move back to Chicago and have another sister - who is a felon and served time for bank fraud - wants to take over his bank account, which she has already stolen over $50,000 from his SSDI settlement money in 2010. How do I protect him? He believes anything she tells him, as his mental understanding is about a 14 year old. Plus he forgets things and other brain damage misconstrued, confabulations and automatic denials. I don't know exactly what she is planning on doing and I cannot trust what she says regardless of how it appears. She's very cunning and hostile.


almost 9 years, said...

I, William have been given 2nd power of attorney, and one sister 1st power of attorney. The sister and her family have been filing false police reports on that I harm my mother and they have made threats to my life over the past seven years. And before the power of attorney was the brother and the sister, then they made mother file a false T.P.O ORDER on me, went to court and it was dismissed out of court. Question? Can the sister be remove of power attorney by the law of the courts.


almost 9 years, said...

I live in NY state. My elderly father is on life support in Allentown PA and there is no POA. Hes a vietnam veteran. Has a total of 3 children but I alone am the only compitant one. His social workers and hospital staff say he needs taken off the ventilator but it cannot be done unless someone files for gaurdianship completing the forms to end his suffering. I have 4 children and am there sole provider. How can I assist him. He has Hodgkins disease with no muscle movement of muscles. Cant talk or move. Occasionally opens his eyes spontaneously. Has bed sores so bad you can see his bones. Staff states that without gaurdianship they cant help him. They state hes suffering.


over 9 years, said...

How can I report someone who is guardian over someone's finances. But they are not taking care of the person financially, and admitted using the money for there own personal needs??? Please I really need help with this!!??


over 9 years, said...

My aunt is 59 years old and lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Got into trouble by pulling out on her adult son. He, I guess is pressing charges against her. She has developed pain killer addiction problem, related to back problems from rheumatoid arthritis. Her, changed their phone number. I can't get a hold any one down there. Last, Friday 9/22 i spoke to her husband once on the phone. I want to bring her town of Gary, Indiana to live with with me. But I how apply for guardianship, the of my family will not help her.


over 9 years, said...

Our Son, who is physically adequate, is incapable of making financial decisions or soundly manage his assets. Are there Government-regulated and client-paid financial planners and advisers, who could help, and yet would not abscond with the funds at the first opportunity ?


almost 10 years, said...

Please answer this question for me. Is it possible to obtain guardianship of my Mother if I am not the P.O.A? I have cared for my Mother for several years in her home. She has Alzheimer Disease. I had to make the decision of placing her into a Nursing Facility the day after Mother's day. I would/could NOT have done it until after Mother's day. I am NOT pleased with my Mother's care. The other night she had to go to the ER because they over medicated her. About KILLED her. I want to care for my Mother in MY home now. My Mother & I have always been VERY close. She is the most loving LADY on the planet. I want to continue to return that love. I am a retired R.N. I am VERY capable of caring for her. I will have caretakers come in @ times.


almost 10 years, said...

My son has a mental illness that he is not willing to except, he needs help, which is ovious to all family but he is not willing to even talk about it. He is 38 years old, cannot hold a job, has a drinking problem, has recently gotten in trouble with the law, he is very angry at everyone all the time. He stays in the bedroom, is afraid to go outside for fear of getting in trouble with the law, he is very belligerent, and the list goes on. He blames everybody especially his parents for all things wrong in his life. He lost a job that he had for 3 years, lost all his things he had acquired over the years because storage was not paid, he has lost his license due to drinking, his truck has no insurance no tags, he has not worked in going on 2 years, some form of metal illness runs in my husbands family. My son's uncle and his great uncle had this illness. I had done some research and found something called paranoid schizoid , which fits him to a tee. He is always talking about going to Montana and living in the woods, had spent months researching the signs and symbols, on everything. I have talked with him about this and printed out the paper for him to read. He just laughs and says I am the crazy one. But he is looking at 5 years in prison if he is arrest for anything else. I need to get him to see a doctor and put on meds, but he refuses, he has no insurance, but I need to do something. I want to try to seek guardianship of him, get him on medicare and place somewhere where he can get help. I have no idea where to start. please help


almost 10 years, said...

my wife has taken off for the 4th time second since married.it is always a fear thing.this time financial she goes to her parents that control and use fear using her child from first marriage as tool they have already stood w her ex in court too limit her custody.my fear is that clearly she makes poor irrational decisions.i want to know if i can file for guardianship for her they control her every move even taking cell.she has been gone 3 weeks ,i have called parents House many times they don't answer and when they do the mother says i will tell her u called.I love her with all my heart.and afraid For her mental well being.can anyone help?


about 10 years, said...

can the father file a patition even if he is nt a u.s. Citizen?


about 10 years, said...

can a guardian close an existing bank account of an incapacitated adult


over 10 years, said...

my son (51yrs old) was on drugs for 17 yrs and mentally has a hard time making decisions for his sober life, he has a Trust but trustee is his brother and will not give him any living expenses in the past 4 yrs to live, he has been homelss for 10 yrs but now lives in transitional housing. He asked me if I could be court appointed fiduciary for him so I would be able to deal with the Trustee------can this be done


over 10 years, said...

my adult, indigent adult son has a court appointed conservator . He has short term memory. What are the duties of this appointed conservator ? will the conservator fill out requested forms from the court, look after personal issues ie; resident, food, clothing, etc.?


over 10 years, said...

Its very hard to know if people have their own interest at heart or the person they proclaim to be protecting. This site is awesome for helping me sort out all of the problems associated with trying to provide proper care and guidance to an elderly parent with alzheimers.


almost 11 years, said...

Your Question: My Step mother is trying to get Gaurdianship over my 81 year old father from Miami, Oklahoma. He works full time at wal-mart produce has had good reviews over the last 8 years. He seems to be fully capable and in good health. She claims he has early signs of dimentia. Does not smoke or drink. Can she do this what are our options? Thanks


almost 11 years, said...

While I'm caring for an adult guardian in my home, how do I get paid for his care and expenses?


almost 11 years, said...

my parents lived in Kentucky and need to be in a asst facility of some kind, so I did the right thig by calling my sister and told her, in 3 weeks my sister went to Kentucky moved both parents to Memphis in to her home and never evn told me. after my mom was there a short while she had a stroke and cannot understands things to good.my sister made my mon sign power of attorney over both parents.so now my sister had all of my parents belongings, money, and can make financial decisions on anything..she never call asked my opinion, NOTHING,..my own sister is erasing me from the family and I don't know why,when the parents go to the hospital or anything, I don't know about it,when I try to call ,,my sister provides the phone she uses and blocks my number..and sometimes breaks it on purpose so my mom cant use it......so what can I do...my money is limited..........im heart broke over this


almost 11 years, said...

In NYS - Currently my 86 year old father is being subjected to extreme oppression and denial of his civil/legal rights by the court appointed guardian. How do I petition for removal of this guardian without the expense of a lawyer (or is there free legal services available to the ward)?


about 11 years, said...

my grandson is 18 years old and has lived with me since age 7. I have a letter from his mother, dated many years ago designated me as his gaurdian. I would like to now make it legal. He and his mother both agree to the filing for legal gaurdianship. What is the process?.


about 11 years, said...

My sister in law has power of attorney over my mother in law with alzheimers. She moved into my MIL home the past year with her husband of two years and instantly got rid of almost everything MIL owned and also started to totally remodel the entire house for themselves. MIL is very upset and no one asks her if it is okay to remove her personal property. She is still capable of making choices and decisions, she needs help remembering to eat meals and take medications. MIL is extremely depressed and not happy with new living arrangments. She has been reaching out to me and my husband (we live in another state). Recently we had a conversation with sister in law and discovered that she has put MIL in a lot of debt while remodeling her home (which she owns outright but recently has reverse mortgage). My husband and I are very worried about MIL finances and what will be left when she may have to go into a retirement home or assisted living for her last days. Also we are worried about her state of mind and how extremely depressed and unhappy she is and how much of her dignity is lost suddenly. What would we have to do to get custody and power of attorney changed? Are we looking at a long court battle and expensive attorney fees?


about 11 years, said...

My mother is living in a supported housing program. This is a program for single women who has lost their homes and are dual diagnosis with mental illness and who are currently recovering from a drug addiction. How do I go about becoming my mother legal guardian in order for me to put her on my health insurance plan and her Medicare will not become effective until November 2014? Currently she is over scaled for the state's medical assistance program and does not have health insurance. She recently suffered a heart attach and needs monthly monitoring for her heart in addition she has to be monitored by a psychiatrist and therapist for her mental health issues. Currently we are paying out of pocket for her psychotropic drugs which are not cheap and is taking most of her social security.


about 11 years, said...

Question if my sister has power of anturny And the rest of her sibling had no knowledge.until she decided she didn't want to to care of our parent anymuore so informed my brother she wanted to teach him a lesson and bought them plane tick et and sent them to flordia from maryland My brother because. Of living situation couldn't care for them so said there not kids in custy battle they will come live with me and for the last 8 month that's where they have been she was consistly bring meds and money for care but now there needs are barley Being met meds being brought when feel like it have to call consistly for basic needs to be met what can be done at this point taking them to doc or hosp is always a process which is effectively. my brother is unable to take of them of living situation that sh


about 11 years, said...

Lawyers are saying because my father put me as power of attorney I owe for all his medical bills. What should I do?


over 11 years, said...

My boyfrien and me are wants to get married. but he has a guardian that is not willing to let us get married. he lives in a facility right now he is not willing to stay there.. this facility is very disgusting and nasty. I buy hem items they get stolen nobody seems to want to do anything about this problem. he is very capable of taking care of his self. he even went to college in has a computer degree. very capable of working. but his guardian will not give him the opportunity. she tells him he can get a job and when he does she has him moved where he can't have a job. and I just don't know where else to go please help if you have any ideas.


over 11 years, said...

My boyfrien and me are wants to get married. but he has a guardian that is not willing to let us get married. he lives in a facility right now he is not willing to stay there.. this facility is very disgusting and nasty. I buy hem items they get stolen nobody seems to want to do anything about this problem. he is very capable of taking care of his self. he even went to college in has a computer degree. very capable of working. but his guardian will not give him the opportunity. she tells him he can get a job and when he does she has him moved where he can't have a job. and I just don't know where else to go please help if you have any ideas.


over 11 years, said...

I am gautdin of my sister she has passed away if i file a law siute on the nursing home will it go into probate since it was filed after her death and can my siblings find out how much i receive? Do i have to give them some of the money and if so why not all of them even went to visit her.


over 11 years, said...

My father is living with a woman who is causing him a lot of trouble. We were to,d that since she has a key she has to evicted. This woman and her daughter are now living there and getting my dad to the point of saying and doing things that in the end are going to get my dad into trouble. My father can not think straight and this woman and her daughter know this. What can I do to take control and help since he can not make proper decisions.


over 11 years, said...

I just got married my husbands mom is his gaurdian she takes his money and spends It on herself if he don't do everything she says she will put him in a group home he is in preson in his own house we had to sneak off and get married now that I'm his wife I'm trying to get him away from that crazy women is there anything I can do to help my husband I don't know where else to go


over 11 years, said...

I am not teenager. Also I know what is the case worker mean. I had a case worker 10 years ago. If some body want to cheating me, I knew some bosy will standing for my wright. So others sea I am not alone . There is somebody to stan for me. So they understand they cannot do dishonest and lay to me. I am not telling about sex. I am toking about money hungero,


over 11 years, said...

We set up a Guardian bank account for our adult daughter who recently started receiving Social Security Disability. Our daughter does not have access to this account, only we do. She also receives Medicaid. Is this Guardian Bank Account exempt/sheltered from Medcaid Income Eligibility guidelines? A. Marshall, of New York State


over 11 years, said...

May a guardian take the billfold of the person who is guarded?


over 11 years, said...

My brother got a guardienship over my mom, we never knew about this till months after words. On the paperwork he filed he did not list all the children my mom had, only the ones agreeing with his side. Did he commit perjury or fraud? And can we try to challenge this order in court do to the fact we were not listed? Thanks


over 11 years, said...

I have been appointed to be my husband who has dementia's Guardian. I found this article to be helpful because, it put it in simple layman's terms what would be expected of me as his Guardian, Caregiver and Spouse.


over 11 years, said...

My brother is in a facility that he is not willing to stay at , so i need to find out what I need to do to bring him home and care for him.He is mentally disabled.we buy him items and they get stolen, he is Diabetic and he doesnt have a special diet.I need advice on be coming his gaurdian and getting him out of this place.


almost 12 years, said...

I just started reading these comments due to this good article as I am a conservator for my girlfriend (been with her 10 years). I also work in care giving for over 10 years with elderly and adults so wanted to give personal opinion help after seeing some distressed posts.


almost 12 years, said...

Dad in VA. Home being held against will by stepmom and Dr. Dr. Has deemed him incompatant, not court ordered, but trial for guardianship has been set, my dad has come back to his senses, as best he can being put on respidol and adavan. He was overdosed by pain drugs for back, already had SOME dementia, but still driving ect. And he wants out they won't let me im daughter I live out state can I take my daddy and have hi him reavaluated without being arrested can. He sign self out


almost 12 years, said...

I really need advice, my parents had hired a CNA ( privately) to take care of my father. This women has really over stepped her boundaries. She has completely brain washed my father and turned him, against my mother. When she was hired gave a clean criminal report, and a updated CNA certificate). Later to find out due to problems in the home we have done further investigation. her criminal background is not clean, she has a felony, DUI, and also harassment charges against her. She has violated the Hipaa law ( which would be hard to prove since my father will not dare so anything against her). My father filed a PFA against my mother she wanted to fire the women. and he wont let her. He id mentally disabled and workmans comp that pays her states its the patient that does the hiring and firing. She was hired under false pretenses cause my parents would of never ever hired her with her criminal background and she was never ever forth coming with anything. This women had 5 aliases, we have no idea who this women is. I am so afraid for the safety of my father, I have no idea what her intentions are. I have called places and I cant seem to get any help at all. I know it would seem like there would be an affair going on I really don't think that is the case here, my father is weak minded and clings to people. but to turn against my mom over a nurses aid makes no sense and not leaving when we ask her too, she has no morals. Please if someone can lead me in the right direction,. I thought even with a felony would loose her license but that is not accurate. Any help is greatly appreciated


almost 12 years, said...

i need some kind of help but could not aford it so i when to the ss in my town trying tto get poa or guardianship they told me that i will need to be bonded and for that they would take guardianship we own our home and i want to sell it so that i can get the right help i need what can i do now that i have ss involed


almost 12 years, said...

PLEASE I NEED SOME HELP: I am a legal guardian ( by law) of a friend that is 89 years old. Doctors said he had already dimenthia.He also lost his 60% hearing and now on He is becoming agressive. He also do not takes his medicine and do not believe in doctors and do not want to be in a nursing home. Today he yelled to me as hell ( I am afraid of his reactions) because he thinks that I am with the doctors and not with him and He told me ( yelling me! ) that he doesn't trust me anymore!!...) and the next hour he did not remember the incident. I am very afraid of my safety because I dont wantto be hurt neither hit by him. I do not feel safe being around him anymore. As a his legal gurdian, How can I manage this sad situation ???. To whom do I talk to about this ? HELPMEALOT


almost 12 years, said...

Hafa Adai, This is a very helpful site. Some of the comments below caused me to flinch. I guess things can get really grim when family gets involved . Stumper


over 12 years, said...

This article was very helpful in providing information on elder care. As the caregiver for aging parents this is information that I needed and will assist in making long term decisions in regards to parental care.


over 12 years, said...

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over 12 years, said...

Well here is my situation, I lived around the corner from my mother. I've been with her for about 32yrs. I have a brother, who lives in Mississippi. Recently, brother along with my aunt decided that my mother should live everything behind and move in with my aunt in Mississippi. My mother has a history of Bipolar, Manic Depression, and Behavioral issues. These issues are well managed with the correct medication. My mother owns her own house, car and can do everything for herself. Over the couple of years she has slowed down a bit with walking and had a hard time doing things, such as cleaning and walking downstairs in her basement. I have been bringing her to all her Doctors appts for the last two yrs, and always cooked for her and visit everyday after work. So, my mother stop taking her medication and if anyone can relate, when a person with Bipolar, Manic Depression and mentally ill issues stop taking meds, WATCH OUT. (lies, argument, walking out side yelling, just acting crazy and saying things out of this world.) I've been going thru this since I was 16yrs old, and I will soon be 48. For the past 2 yrs, my aunt has called my mother everyday checking on her. (My mother told me this, that she's worried about her) so little that i know, my aunt and my brother were conviencing my mother move. my mother is out of her mine right now and I'm trying to get her help so she can start taking meds again. she was running over to neighbors houses and telling them that I'm trying to Kill her and burn her house down. Now the neighbors across the street in front of her should know that she has a problem. the neighbors next to the ones across the street are spanish speaking with a little understanding of english. The neighbors on right are relatively new.(so really dont know what to believe) the neighbors on the left just doesnt get involve. On Tuesday, I visited my mother after work and she told me she was leaving for Mississippi. I said with who and she my aunt and I said why. She said she was moving and filing bankruptcy.. (my mother could pay all her bills) Pension and Soc Sec. plus 401K. I called my aunt and ask what the heck is going on. She said you cant take care of her so I'm going to take care of my sister. I went off, I've been doing over 30yrs. I told her she didnt have a right. Her reply was Kent has a right, my brother who has only been in Mass. 3 0r 4 times since I've been here. Kent my brother who hardly knows his mother. My mother would visit Mississipi a lot for 2wks to 1mth at times since she retired in 1999. I spoke to my mother again Wed nite and she said she was going to Conn. on Friday to hear a friend speak at a church in Conn. Thursday, I called her doctor and told the Doctor that my mother isnt taking her meds and hasnt been sleeping for about 1 month. The doctor up her sleeping meds. After work I went over again and convienced her to take her meds.. So, I have a 26 yrs old and she was there with my mother thursday nite. My daughter stated that she was so sleepy but continue to fight sleep. so sleepy she was bumping into the walls but just would not lay down. She called someone on the phone and told that person she fill like she had been poison, who ever that was informed her to go to the hospital. I called the hosp. checked on her and they said she was fine, she was in for a headache. So I asked to be called when she was ready to be released. No phone call, instead, my cousin picked her up and brought her home. My daughter was still there, and then the friend from Conn. drove up(Jessie White, a minster) to take her to Conn. My mother took a bag of clothes, safe despoit box and papers with her (Insurance info) I didnt hear from her again till Sunday and she was in Mississippi. My aunt had an ex-boy friend of my mother's that I kicked out of her house, bring her to Mississippi. She called me laughing Sunday nite and I could hear everybody else in the background laughing as if it was a joke.. this woman was not on her meds and crazy out of her mind but no one in Miss. knew because they didnt know her.. so they had her signing all sorts of papers she had know idea what she was signing. My brother now is the POA and Health Care POA.. In a matter of 2 1/2 weeks my mother was in an instutition in Mississippi Psych ward. She stayed for 2 weeks and was released. She went back about 3wks later. and before getting out she went in front of the Judge and at that time someone said they w/be resposible for her to take meds. My mother has been in Mississippi since April but has spent most of her time in the asylum in Miss. So needless to say, she is in Meridian Mental Hospital in Mississippi. I spoke to her social worker who informed me that they have none of her medical paper work from Mass. So they are testing for everything trying to find out what is wrong. They think its Dementia but that was never diagnosed in Mass. I spoke to her and she says she's ready to come back home once she get her stuff straighten out, change of address, and all her money out of the bank accounts. my brother has everything set up where she cant do anything without him. I had the bank account in her name with my name on it and they told her to close all accounts(Dumb Me) and let Kent open an Account for her... This was all done while she werent on Meds. My mother would have never agreed to none of this. My mother also told me that my aunt want to build a room on to her house for her.. If my mother is proven incap., I want her to live with me or my brother.. My brother has no brains, my aunt dictates to him as to what to do, he really want know part of my mother except being in control of her monies. He says she will stay with my aunt and if my mother isnt able to make that decision I will demand that she stays with me... I want to know do I have the right.


over 12 years, said...

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over 12 years, said...

So can EMT's file forms for someone to be appointed a guardian? Like if EMT's are called to the same home for the same person 8 (eight) different times within a month and only bring the person to the hospital twice out of those 8 times are they legally able to file papers to appoint a guardian?


over 12 years, said...

oh this is why i want to get guardianship of her because she will only communicate with me and at times it is hard for me to hear and understand her.she is always thinking me and other people are taking her money all the time but after talking ton her she calms down and understands whats going on.


over 12 years, said...

my sister has been placed in an adult foster in mt. pleasant mi. and they took her to the hospital there and never told me until the next day. so me and my husband went down there she started complaining her legs hurt so we looked at them and there wasn't a spot on them that hadn;d been black and blued man i was pissed they were getting ready to send her bac to the physco ward in kalamazoo which she had been there a couple of months before going to mt pleasant and while there they beat her face so blackand blue that when we got there tio visit her we were told she was in the hospital when we got to the hospital i didn't recnize her when i walked into her room so the next t week i went down to take photos of her they were pretty well heeled up but i did get photos and then they try to take my camera away from me theyb told me i had to give them my camera or leave and i said i guess we'll be leaving cuzz you're noy getting my camera so they escorted me and my husband out of the building.well now they have had her back down there since the 7th and won;t tell us nothing because of this fricken law they call hippa and screw that they can at least tell if she is ok they say can;t even tell us if she is there well i was already told she is there i have been having really been having bad seiures because of all of this bull crap i would really app. some feed back on this again thank you so much


over 12 years, said...

this was really good it helped me alot thank you so much


almost 13 years, said...

Hi tiff82, Thanks for your question. If you'd like, you can post your question in our Ask & Answer section, located here: ( http://www.caring.com/ask ). I hope that helps. Take care -- Emily | Community Manager


almost 13 years, said...

Yes. The details help us become familiar and understand the process and technical language before we speak with an attorney who could overwhelm us. Thank you.


almost 13 years, said...

Can my husband if I am willing take guardianship over me if, I have borderline personality disorder,chronic depression, and bipolar disorder? I have times when my thinking is wreckless and distorted. I feel it is in my best being if he has the ability to decide when and if i am hospitalized. I do get ssi for mental problems. I also have four children. I live in Illinois btw


almost 13 years, said...

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almost 13 years, said...

What if my Mom has designated a guardian in the event of her becoming incomponent? The only reason for this process is to get her to move, will the judge respect her choice? Can my sis be over finances & I over health issues?


about 13 years, said...

I'm very greatful for this site it gave me some options that I had forgotten about. It was very informative.


over 13 years, said...

I would like to have seen the seven areas of conservatorship listed and discussed. I think it is seven--seeking information in CA 1. Finacial 2.Living situation 3. social 4. educational 5. sexual 6. 7.


over 13 years, said...

MOM IS LIVING WITH A LONG TIME MALE FRIEND . THEY ARE UNMARRIED, ELDERLY -HE 87-SHE 84. SHE HAS DEMENTIA (NOT ALTZHEIMERS). I , DAUGHTER , HAVE BEEN MAKE MEDICAL POWER OF ATTORNEY, AND POWER OF ATTORNEY OVER HER FINANCES. HER "FRIEND" HAS A PERSONAL PROB. WITH MY BROTHER (MOM'S SON. IS HATEFUL TO THEM ON THE PHONE AND CAUSES CONFLICT AMONG ALL CONCERNED. UP UNTIL THIS WEEK I HAVE HAD A GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM BUT HAS NOW DEDERTORATED. SHE REFUSES TO GO TO THE NURSING HOME BUT DUE TO HIS DETERIORATING HEALTH AND MENTALITY THIS IS WHERE SHE NEEDS TO BE. I NEED A GUARDIANSHIP. HELP


over 15 years, said...

NEED TO SEE SAMPLE FORMS AND BE ABLE TO DO WITHOUT COURT ORDER