In the state of massachusetts can a doctor or the state become legal guardian of a mentally ill person
Agreed -- no one can make you be a guardian if you do not want to be one. Unfortunately, Massachusetts does not have a public guardianship...
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Agreed -- no one can make you be a guardian if you do not want to be one. Unfortunately, Massachusetts does not have a public guardianship...
I would at least meet with a local probate attorney to discuss the situation. It is usually not very easy to get a court to set aside a will, but...
I am not a California attorney; however, I can tell you that every state has a law which states how property is managed when someone dies without a...
California has one of the top non-profit organizations in the country which focuses on consumer rights in nursing homes -- I've posted a link...
If your father is no longer able to make decisions about his care, you should contact a local elder law attorney concerning guardianship. Your...
It sounds like you're really overwhelmed -- and with good reason. I strongly suggest that you speak with a local elder law attorney. Not only...
In most states, the family law judges WILL listen to 14 year olds concerning custody and visitation issues. Maryland Legal Aid provides free...
First -- take a deep breath. Seriously. You need to step back and look at your situation with as much objectivity as you can, so you can move...
Every state has a body which licenses nursing schools, colleges and universities, trade schools, etc. I would go to the State of Texas's web site...
Massachusetts General Law Chapter 208, section 34 sets out the factors which the court must review to determine how to equitably divide the assets....