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Guardianships

This process involves a formal determination that your mother , father , or loved one lacks the mental capacity to handle their personal and or financial affairs. A formal hearing is scheduled before a judge at which time you ill be required to produce evidence to support your claim that your mother, father or loved one lacks the mental capacity to handle their personal and or financial affairs.

What kind of evidence is necessary to support the claim of incompetence?

You will need the testimony of a doctor who will have to render an opinion that based upon an illness or other condition, your mother, father or other love one lacks the mental capacity to make decisions which affect their health and welfare.

How long does it take and how much does it cost?

Guardianship proceedings can take as long as 6-8 weeks if not contested, MUCH longer if contested. The typical cost will range from $1500- $3000 and however could cost more depending upon the circumstances.


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