How much does it cost to get guardianship?

Please go to an attorney, or at least call for most likely a free consultation, and he/she can give you detailed information about guardianships.

SavingPapi, you would get the most personalized responses to your question, if you posting as an entirely new question, not as a response to another question. But it sounds like your mom is no longer able to serve as Guardian to your dad-- so you need to pursue Guardianship for your dad. Have you documented everything you've been doing? Can you get witnesses that have seen your daily efforts for dad? Does the ALF have a sign-in book, and/or video security tape which has captured all your daily visits? Do you have any credit card records of taking dad.out to eat, doctor appointments, did you take any photos of him on your cell.phone? These types of documentation could be very valuable when pursuing guardianship. Best wishes. Hope everything works out for your dad's sake.

I am a solid care giver gof mom and her condition is getting worse than ever Before.. She no longer talking ( less than three words and she can't no loger walk anymore, I am going throgh am extreme difficult not only physically but also I am suffering from depression and feeling of guilty ) she needs a guidianship but It cost too much and all cost of taking care of my mom is out of my potket. My main concern is her her vision pretty impaired after she had fallen almost 4 month ago. I will appreciate any advises or feedback.
Allison

You can call several different Elder Care law offices, and they could give ballpark eestimates, and most will give a free consultation too. Lawyer fees vary according to geographical area, small town or big metro area, etc. I don't know if you can do guardianship by yourself--its best to have a lawyer. And even if you can make a good case that mom needs a guardian, there's no guarantee the Judge will appoint you--they might appoint a 3rd party. A lawyer can fill you in on all the most likely outcomes, as well as costs.

Getting guardianship costs around $8,000.

Guardianship for my spouse with Dementia cost about $2600 for the first trip! Had to go again because I did not know the words "and estate of" have to be in the Letter of Guardianship. You can be the Guardian of the "Person of ...." which does not really allow you to conduct, or stop the person from conducting, any financial issues. Second trip to judge was $1900. Finally completed it. I highly recommend using an attorney.

Thank you very much for your comment and answers. My mother died in March. I should have responded before this, but things have been very difficult. I thank everyone who has answered. I have felt great relief since she has passed, but I also feel much guilt. I will talk about it at another time. Thank you all.

Some court houses have free consulting for family matters. Check there. student lawyers need practice...They will walk you through the steps. It takes a few days, andit may be harder with an olderly mental person. AT least its a start. Go to the court house and ask where family help is. It's a start.goodluck

6 years ago my brother and my mother had joint checking account..but my mother is after the stroke. and dementia...so my brother used her poa and he witdrow all the money..now i'm taking care of my mother..and my question is if can I sue my brother to give her money back?

Diva, you might want to post your own question on a new thread, rather than here at the bottom of an older thread. Not many people may look at this one, since it's old.

I will say that you should consult with an attorney about it. Find out if you have proof of what he did and if the statute of limitations has expired or not to go after him. Laws vary by state. The attorney should be able to give you your options. Is he still operating as her POA? In some states, POA's have to file accountings with the clerk of court's office. You might inquire about that and see what he filed.