Can someone please advise how you get a conservatorship or guardianship for a parent?

Asked by anonymous40843  |  Feb 17, 2011

We are having issues getting her POA changed as my sister is fighting us and the doctor. What other options do I have to care for my mother. She lives with me and my family takes care of her 365 days a year 24 hours a day. The attorney is dragging his feet making changes to her will and POA and I need to know if there are any other options I may have to fight my sister.

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Carol Bradley Bursack, Feb 21, 2011

Over the span of two decades author, columnist and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Because of this experience, Bradley Bursack created a portable support group, the book "Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories."

 

I think you may need to find a second attorney, preferably one who specializes in elder law. Seeing the same estate attorney who drew up the first agreement may lead to a dead end.
Good luck. I don't think you can do this without legal help, but there are a lot of attoney's around. You may want to ask for references.
Carol

 
 

goldielaine

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Jan 22, 2012

How do i get an emergency court order for guardianship of my mother,All family members agree she is in desperate need of help

 
 

anonymous40843

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Jan 23, 2012

Contact the local county court system in your area online . There should be several links there as well as phone numbers where someone may be able to guide you for what you need to do right now! You will have to all go to court however so be sure you are going to win before you put your mom through any of this. Good Luck.

 
 

bcherrydavis

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Jan 23, 2012

Do I need an attorney to file for guardianship of an elderly parent with severe dementia?

 
 

anonymous40843

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Jan 23, 2012

I do believe so because the person in question has to be tested and all must go to court to declare guardianship.

 
 

momma132

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Jan 26, 2012

help its been documented my mom has dementia. she can not make decisions for her self, i care for her 24/7. she is well taken care of (also documented by nurses who come into the home). the area agency on the aging came to our home and says she has a right to say where she can live. what can i do to intervene and stop this?

 
 

pfrirnd052

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Feb 21, 2012

How can a son get poa or guardianship of a sick parent that is hospitalized and is not able to speak to let him know what he wants.

 
 

karieh

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Feb 23, 2012

pfrirnd052,

These two articles might be able to help you answer your question.

How to Get Power of Attorney Ready Before Aging Parents Get Sick3
www.agingcare.com/Articles/How-to-get-Power-of-Attorney-ready-before-aging-parents-get-sick-134109.htm

and

How to Get Guardianship of an Elderly Parent
www.agingcare.com/Articles/how-to-get-guardianship-of-elderly-parents-140693.htm

Hope this helps,

Karie H.

 
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