It is difficult to fathom the emotions involved when you have an elderly loved one who is no longer mentally competent to make informed decisions on their own affairs. Despite these overwhelming emotions, loved ones must put feelings aside and decide who might become the legal guardian who will be responsible to make health care, financial, and life decisions on behalf of the incompetent senior if there was no prior estate planning or power of attorney in place.
The process can be a long one. The court must first holding hearings to determine whether or not the person is deemed incapacitated. If so, then the court must rule on the necessity of a legal guardian. Finally, if all of the above are proved true, then a legal guardian, usually an immediate family member, close relative, or friend of the family is appointed by the court to act as the guardian. Qualification includes being at least 18 years old, competent, and with no criminal records.
A legal guardianship may last forever, but it can be modified if the legal guardian is unfit or no long wish to be the guardian. The guardianship can also be terminated if the incapacitated person once again become competent to make informed decision on their own.
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