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My father had a stroke and is now having more health and memory issues.He is married, not to my mom.Can I get guardianship?
Hillsboro, OR
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Posted 8 months ago in Guardianship
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My father had a stroke 2 years ago. He had another recently and is hospitialized right now for a blood clot. I am his only child. I don't feel like his wife has his best interest at heart. There is family issues and no communcation between myself and the wife. There is also money invovled. Is there any way I can get guradianship of my father? If so what do I have to prove? What kind of lawyer do I need?
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Ronald Anthony Sarno
This attorney is licensed in New Jersey and 1 other state.
Posted 8 months ago.
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Youcan file a petition for guardianship in probate court (it may have another name in OR). This is a very difficult thing to do when someone is married. You would have to demonstrate that the spouse is not a suitable guardian. You need an elderlaw attorney familiar with guardianship procedure. To be honest,most attorneys would not take this because as you posted the problem it is so long and expenseive to do. Also if you want his money and he has a will leaving it to her, there will be a brutal will contest.
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