The In Court Appearance Of A Proposed Ward For A Proposed Guardianship

The issue of whether or not a proposed ward in a guardianship proceeding should be present in court for the hearing on the matter is subjective.  In other words, it really depends on the facts and circumstances in each case.

 

Specific issues which would impact this choice include what the proposed ward’s court appointed attorney concludes and recommends, what the proposed ward’s court appointed physician concludes and recommends, whether or not the proposed ward consents to the proposed guardianship, and whether or not there are other interested parties involved and if they agree with the proposal or not.

 

Because there are so many issues to be reflected upon and duties which are strictly imposed, a person who may seek to become a legal guardian of her parent should seek the advice of an experienced Probate Attorney.