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Can you legally take someones kids in ga

I agree that you should pursue either guardianship or adoption. In Georgia, you can receive temporary guardianship through the Probate Court in the county in which you reside with the children, either with the consent of the parents or after they receive notice of the petition and do not object. This process is faster and easier than adoption, but can be terminated at any time upon the petition of e biological parents. Adoption, on the other hand, will terminate the rights of the bio parents...

How many doctors are needed to declare someone incompetent?

While a docto's finding is helpful, in most states only a court can legally declare an individual incompetent, and even that finding is often not sufficient to remove the power to change a will. It sounds like there may be a need for a court to appoint a guadian and/or conservator. You should contact a local attorney who specializes in guardianshp to explore this further.

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How can I get control of finances for my mentally disabled child?

Many states distinguish between guardianship (over the person) and conservatorship (over the property). You should contact an attorney in your area who specializes in guardianship and conservatorship of incapacitated adults to see what options you have.

If my parents took over guardianship of my two children, would said children receive their bennifits or would my parents need to

There may be more than one answer to this question, depending upon what type of benefits you are referring to, but typically the legal guardian of minor children is entitled to receive benefits for which thet children are eligible.

Looking for a lawyer in Tennessee to help me with some Veteran's issues.

I am a Georgia attorney, but this is a federal question. There is more than one category of VA benefits available. It is possible to get a disability related pension from the VA if they find that the disability was related to the military service, so that is one option. However, more likely he might be eligible for the VA Aid and Attendance benefit, which helps to cover medical costs that exceed the person's income, including assisted living costs. There are income and asset limitations,...