What happens when a caregiver dies without a plan in place and there is no else to care for recipient who can not care for themselves?

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Bush1012 Asked April 2019

What happens to the recipient, who decides where they will live? The recipient is not oriented to time or place.

3 Answers

score 2 · Answer 1

APS needs to be called.

They will probably take over and get guardianship and place the person in a NH with state overseeing their care.

score 2 · Answer 2

Someone needs to file for guardianship/conservatorship or contact APS so the disoriented person can become a ward of the state.

score 1 · Answer 3

The state and courts would intervene to ensure wellbeing and safety.