Guardian Legal Center

Before you call, please collect any communications or letters you have about the guardianship case or hearing. We can help you with questions such as:• How do I apply for guardianship? • How do I make a power of attorney?• What are my obligations as a guardian? One morning a week, lawyers and law students will be in these courthouses to help those eligible for legal aid. CLS does not represent individuals attempting to become legal guardians, but we refer these cases through our admissions process. CLS`s Division of Aging and Disabilities provides legal advice to people who try to avoid appointing a guardian for them and represents them in certain cases. Free legal assistance to file for guardianship is available for people who: Please note that we cannot answer questions about guardianship of minors. In these situations, Pennsylvania law allows the Orphans Court to appoint a guardian to make decisions in favor of the disabled person. The court may appoint a guardian of the person (to make decisions about life circumstances and health care) or a guardian of the estate (to manage financial matters), or both. A person who is the subject of guardianship proceedings is called a «person who is presumed to be incompetent.» Anyone interested in the well-being of the alleged disabled person may apply for the appointment of a guardian. Guardianship is the legal procedure for a person who takes control of an adult`s affairs when they are unable to manage their own affairs (finances, medical decisions, etc.).

If you would like to receive our quarterly e-newsletter, The Guardian, please fill out our newsletter contact form or contact us at guardian@gwaar.org and request to be added to the email list. Previous editions can be found below. Contact: Wisconsin Guardianship Support Center Attorney Polly ShoemakerToll Free Helpline (855) 409-9410guardian@gwaar.org Get information and help on issues related to adult guardianship, foster care, living wills and more from the Wisconsin Guardianship Support Center (GSC). The General Secretariat, managed by GWAAR, responds to requests for information via a toll-free helpline or by e-mail. Calls are returned in the order in which they are received. Please note that the Guardianship Support Centre must be a neutral source of information. We are unable to provide legal advice or direct representation. If you would like specific legal advice, please consult a lawyer. In order for a guardian to be appointed, the court must declare the person «incapable,» meaning that the person is partially or totally unable to manage their financial resources or meet the essential requirements for their physical health and safety. Since a decision that a person is legally incapacitated and the consequent appointment of a guardian take away many important legal rights, the person alleged to have a disability has the right to ask the court to appoint a lawyer to represent him. Sometimes dementias (such as Alzheimer`s disease) or other mental or physical conditions can cause a person to lose their ability to manage their household or finances, or to make informed health care decisions. The person with a disability may be at risk of financial exploitation by others and may not be able to support themselves.

Please listen to all prompts, select your problem and leave a message. Your call will be returned within 1-2 business days. Our mission is to educate the public about dangerous drugs, defective medical devices, and responsibility for consumer products so they can make informed decisions based on the available evidence. In other divisions of the probate and family court, please contact the lawyer of the day for assistance. Have you heard of assisted decision-making? Learn more. CLS`s Division of Aging and Disability is funded in part by APC and the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. To view the Assisted Decision Making toolkits (English, Spanish and Hmong versions available) created by the Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD), click here.