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27 Oct 2022, 6:05 pm
Mental illness or developmental disability - Severe mental illness, like a psychotic disorder, can keep a person from handling their own affairs. [read post]
11 Jan 2017, 11:21 am
When an older person is suffering from a serious illness or impairment, whether physical or mental, which prevents that person from handling their own personal and/or financial affairs, or causes that person to be vulnerable to fraud, a court action known as a guardianship proceeding may be the best solution to address the problem and assist the impaired person. [read post]
13 Jun 2019, 7:26 am
However, a guardian may be appointed on behalf of an adult who is disabled due to a mental illness, physical incapacity, or developmental disability. [read post]
11 Jan 2017, 11:21 am
When an older person is suffering from a serious illness or impairment, whether physical or mental, which prevents that person from handling their own personal and/or financial affairs, or causes that person to be vulnerable to fraud, a court action known as a guardianship proceeding may be the best solution to address the problem and assist the impaired person. [read post]
28 May 2014, 12:47 pm
This is commonly needed for older adults who have become incapacitated due to physical or mental illness. [read post]
13 Feb 2024, 4:25 am
Some parents of adult children pursue guardianship after their child suffers a traumatic brain injury, becomes addicted to drugs, or experiences a significant mental illness that prevents them from caring for themself. [read post]
4 Feb 2010, 7:25 am
This impairment can be the result of mental illness, physical disability or drug and alcohol abuse. [read post]
7 Jul 2021, 11:52 am
Mental illness – When a person’s mental illness prevents him or her from making sound decisions about his or her own life or the person cannot keep himself or herself safe, this may constitute a disability. [read post]
31 Aug 2022, 10:58 am
These issues can affect other people as well, such as those who have suffered injuries or contracted illnesses that limit their physical or mental capabilities. [read post]
22 Dec 2022, 10:39 am
Guardianship gives authority over a person’s life to another individual, often a family member or close loved one. [read post]
14 Sep 2023, 11:41 am
Another reason can be that a person becomes seriously ill and is no longer able to manage their day-to-day activities. [read post]
2 May 2020, 7:06 am
Mental Illness in A Divorce With Children In Illinois Marrying a mentally ill person is unfortunate but having children with a mentally ill person is a tragedy…and one that is never going to end. [read post]
6 Mar 2013, 2:17 pm
New York Guardianship Attorneys are familiar with Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law ("MHL") which provides the statutory provisions governing Guardianships in New York. [read post]
30 Oct 2023, 10:16 am
Reasons for appointing guardianship may include: Mental illness Mental decline due to age or other factors Early developmental disability Behavior instability that puts them or their property at risk Physical impairments The adult individual must be at risk of harm, be incapacitated, and not have any alternatives for protection for an emergency guardianship to be granted. [read post]
2 May 2020, 7:06 am
Mental Illness in A Divorce With Children In Illinois Marrying a mentally ill person is unfortunate but having children with a mentally ill person is a tragedy…and one that is never going to end. [read post]
6 Sep 2017, 12:56 pm
The Guardianship law in New York is found in Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law (MHL). [read post]
17 Feb 2016, 8:16 am
Guardians are appointed by Courts after the person in need of guardianship is proven incompetent. [read post]
5 Dec 2023, 7:37 pm
This type of guardianship is typically sought when an individual cannot make sound decisions about their own well-being due to mental or physical incapacity. [read post]
11 Aug 2023, 5:44 am
Some reasons include, but are not limited to: Mental illness Developmental disability Degenerative brain disorders, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia Mental deficiency or intellectual disability An accident or illness leaves the person mentally incapacitated because of an injury An illness results in a permanent vegetative state or coma The person petitioning for guardianship has the… [read post]
12 Dec 2022, 7:41 am
Sometimes, however, a person will lose this capacity due to age, illness or injuries. [read post]
