Posts Tagged ‘Guardianship’

Can I Establish Guardianship Of My Handicapped Child Without An Attorney?

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

I am a mother of a 17 year old son with severe disabilities. My husband and I will need to establish guardianship for him. I live in Texas and would like to know if resources are available for parents to handle this themselves. I cannot afford an attorney!

Where Can I Print-off A Liable Power Of Attorney Form To Grant Guardianship Over My Child To A Close Friend?

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Okay, so I have a close friend that lives in Oregon. I live in Arkansas. I am busy with work quite frequently, so I do not have time to make it to the courthouse. Is there anywhere I can print off a legal and liable form to grant this person guardianship but not full custody (aka, Power of Attorney) over my child?

What Is The Difference Between A Legal Guardianship And Power Of Attorney?

Friday, August 21st, 2009

My mom has dementia and been declared incompetent by 4 doctors. I am an only child and have to go to court so I don’t know what to expect. Can the judge appoint me power of attorney instead of legal guardian? There is money and property involved. How can I keep the state from taking it if she goes into nursing home?

What Is The Difference Between Guardianship And Power Of Attorney?

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

My son is going to stay with my sister and her husband for the summer. She is trying to get him into something like day camp (he’s 8 yrs old) and says that the Navy will only accept Guardianship. What is the difference between power of attorney and Guardianship? My son isn’t going to live with them, just stay for the summer and possibly for part of the school year.

What Is The Difference Between A Power Of Attorney And Legal Guardianship?

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Also what is the difference between power of attorney and conservatership?