In Georgia can an individual with guardianship legally prevent the ward from having guests of her choosing.
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Answered on January 18, 2017
I'm sorry to hear about your family friend.
The good and bad news is that the police were wrong. A guardian has the statutory obligation of...
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What forms do I need to take control of my fathers living, health, and financial matters?
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Answered on January 09, 2017
I am sorry to hear about your challenges with your father. If your father is not competent to make decisions about his health and safety, then you...
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How can you an adult person with a mental illness medical attention that they need when they are refusing treatment?
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Answered on October 20, 2016
I'm very sorry to hear about your sister. You are probably looking at involuntary commitment proceedings. For better or worse, individuals...
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Now the question is The Power of Attorney papers says that I'm in charge of everything finances belongings for Animals
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Answered on April 18, 2016
Good morning!
I'm not quite sure what you are asking. I will assume that you are the agent under your sister's power of attorneys, and that...
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What paperwork do i need to let my mother have temporary guardianship over my son without going to court.
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Answered on April 16, 2016
I am sorry to hear about the problems you are facing. I also want you to know how much I admire you for taking the steps to end the abuse an to...
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Why do she need to probate the will and if so, how long after the death do she have to probate?
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Answered on February 01, 2016
First, I'm sorry for your loss.
Yes, your sister will probably need to probate the will because your mother owned a house. I say "probably"...
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Just because POA was changed listing me as secondary. Is it legal for them to completely cut me off from her medical care?
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Answered on December 31, 2015
The prior attorney gave you good advice in that, if your mother is competent, she is able to choose her agents under a power of attorney.
I am...
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Can my mother transfer her cash assets to a disabled child and qualify for
Medicaid to pay for the nursing home?
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Answered on December 16, 2015
I'm terribly sorry to hear about your mother.
The answer is yes, you do need to speak with an elder law attorney. While the transfer of...
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On a durable power of attorney, were it has (Document prepared by), I forgot to put the apt# and name of complex
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Answered on December 07, 2015
While it's clearly a better practice to have the name of the retirement home and your apartment number, this omission alone will not invalidate the...
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My step mother says that my father signed a will, me and my sister think he wasnt of sound mind when he signed it, can we fight?
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Answered on October 22, 2015
I'm sorry to hear about your father.
Yes, you can contest the probate of the will. You will need to find an attorney who specializes in...
