Guardianship
How Do I Get Guardianship of a Minor in Texas?
My husband has power of attorney over his mom, his sister and his sister's daughter. The daughter left, and left her daughter behind, with the grandmother. She has been gone for more than one year and has not made any attempt to get her daughter. The grandmother is ailing and the grand-daughter is 14 years old, and can not care for all her needs. He would like to have his mom move in with one of her daughters, but they want for the child to go with them also. We have created a bond with her since she has become a great part of our lives. We have managed her finances, education, personal and medical needs. She has voiced that she would like to live with us. What can we do to make that happen?
Can a Sibling Force Me to Care for My Parent?
Does a younger sibling in Florida have legal options to force me to move our older parent to New Jersey where I reside? If so, do I have legal options to prevent this or prevent my sibling from deserting my parent? They have lived alone in separate residences in Florida for many years and my parent (80's) is healthy, clear minded, and independent and is eligible for future assisted living benefits in their hometown but not in New Jersey.
In Texas, How do I Get Guardianship of a Minor?
My sister-in-law died 3 years ago and left behind a then 4 year old boy. Since then, my elderly mother-in-law has been caring for him. They live in Mississippi. They are moving in with me soon in the state of Texas. What do I need to do to obtain guardianship? The child's father agrees to sign anything we need to legally care for the child.
How do I establish guardianship of my mother who has dementia?
Dad died; son needs guardianship for mom and guardianship of assets and house. Mom has late stage dementia.
What legal documents are needed for the care of my handicapped niece?
My brother in law requires us to take care of his daughter; she will be living with us totally dependent on us for food, clothing, shelter, medical, etc. She is 16 years old and mentally handicapped. Legal guardianship is not an option. What legal documentation will we need in order to provide the care we would give this young lady as if she were our own daughter? We have brought up three children of our own all of whom have moved on to college, work and marriage. Our niece will require additional care and may not be able make the same move into society as our children have. There are so many questions we do not even know to ask but we want to provide for this young lady as if she were our own. What other responsibilities do we need to be aware of that we have not covered in this e-mail? Is there some way we can meet these with a Power of Attorney of some sort?