My brother may pursue guardianship of my dad without notifying me. How can I make sure the courts notify me of any proceedings?

I agree completely with Mr. Frank. One thing you should know is that if the next of kin (which should always include any children) are NOT...

I have guardianship of my Aunt who lives in NJ. I want to generate a income for her with a reverse mortgage.

usually there is no "form" for this kind of thing. Instead, the documents are drafted by an attorney for the court to authorize the sale or...

Elder exploitation in nevada. filing an ex parte motion for guardianship. mother is 91 and this gigolo has stolen from her.

You may want to contact Department of Social Services or Adult Protective Services (or similar agency) to make a report regarding this...

I am 19 and my 12 year old half sister is getting abused how could i get guardianship of her?

If there is ongoing abuse, you should also immediately report that to Department of Social Services or Child Protective Services in your area. This...

Why is FMLA denied to a person standing in locus parentis while the child's parents are on vacation?

This really is an employment law issue that is beyond the scope of most guardianship or elder law attorneys. Whether or not the FMLA applies or...

I currently have legal guardianship of my niece & nephew. Their mother has petitioned to get them back. What can I do?

I agree with Mr. Ashman, that you should obtain a domestic attorney immediately. This situation seems egregious, and obviously very difficult on...

Should I or even want to get temporary guardianship for cousin in hospital & nonresponsive

If you do not want to become involved. you can ask if the hospital will file a petition for guardianship/conservatorship on her behalf. Many...

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My wife (separated) has been awarded guardianship of my 18 year-old son with autism and is cutting off contact.

This is definitely a difficult situation, and you would need to retain counsel to file a motion to bring this back for hearing. Many clerks do not...

I would appreciate clarification of some issues regarding my grandmother's trust. I am her grandchild via a deceased parent.

Yes, the POA terminates at death, and from the info you provided it appears your share would be held in trust for you until age 35. As a...

Generally you would need to become appointed as guardian of the estate for a minor child before handling money/property from an outside source,...