What does it take to get guardianship for someone who is ill?
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What does it take to get guardianship for someone who is ill?
My father has Guillain barre syndrome and can
not communicate except for nodding and
shaking his head for yes and no. I need to be
able to get into his checking account to pay his
bills. How do I do this? With a guardianship?
Asked on December 15, 2017 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your Father. This disease, as I understand it, affects the extremities as well so I am assuming that your Father can not sign his name, correct? Because if he could the quickest way for you to gain contrl is a Power of Attorney. The disease has not effected his faculties so he is of sound mind. His bod is just not willing to help right now. If he can not sign, then yes, giardianship of the person and conservator of the estate is the best option. Here is a link that can help. Good luck.
http://texasguardianship.org/guardianship-information/guardianship-basics/guardianship-process-2/
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