There are many reasons why you may need to apply for guardianship over another person in Pennsylvania. Regardless of the reason, the Pennsylvania Bar Association explains that you must go to the Orphan's Court to file your guardianship case. This court will have to...
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How can you lessen the financial blow of dementia?
When it comes to dementia, there exists a lot of information regarding the disease itself and what individuals can do to prevent it. However, there is little information on how the disease affects a family's financial wellbeing or what they can do to soften the blow....
Considerations for special needs guardianships
Residents in Pennsylvania who have children with disabilities or other types of special needs know that they may need to take extra steps to provide appropriate care for their loved ones. These extra steps do not just involve focusing on the years after the parents...
Which individuals can benefit from guardianships?
Guardianships may be of benefit to certain types of individuals in Pennsylvania. These individuals may include elderly loved ones, persons who are unable to handle their own financial or medical decisions due to some type of impairment or minors with special needs who...
Potential help for grandparents as guardians
In Pennsylvania and across the United States, drug addiction and abuse continue to plague many families. The impacts of this epidemic seem to have no end and among them include the need for children to be cared for by someone other than their own parents. In some...
Determining incapacity in Pennsylvania
No one in Pittsburgh wants to lose their decision-making ability and become incapacitated. Typically, guardianships are established at the request of concerned parties who feel that a loved one has become incapable of caring for themselves. The trouble is that...
Healthcare proxies explained
Adulthood comes with decision-making. There comes a time in one's life when they are unable to make financial decisions or important medical ones for themselves. While many think this can only happen in old age, when an elderly person begins to slow down cognitively,...
Guardians will be able to file annual reports online
Guardianships may be necessary when an elderly person is no longer able to care for themselves and has not planned ahead by the preparation of Powers of Attorney. Prior posts have discussed how the Orphans' Court may appoint a Guardian of the Person to make medical or...
What can you do if a loved one might need a guardian?
A guardianship may be needed when Pennsylvania residents see a loved one struggling. In some cases, it is an elderly relative who simply can't do the things they used to do. In other cases, it may be a special needs child. There are many different ways that...
The elderly or those with special needs may need guardianship
Guardianships may be needed by the elderly or those with special needs. It can be difficult to watch the ones we love struggle to complete even the most basics tasks in life. However, when older relatives or relatives with special needs are facing difficulties, the...