Harrisburg Attorneys Assisting Clients with Guardianships, Powers of Attorney and Other Legal Matters
Under Pennsylvania Law, an incapacitated person is defined as an adult whose ability to receive and evaluate information effectively and communicate decisions is impaired to such a significant extent that he or she is partially or totally unable to manage his financial resources or to meet essential requirements for his or her physical health and safety. In the event that you or someone close to you becomes incapacitated, whether through disease, injury or old age, and a durable power of attorney is not in place or is insufficient to resolve the problems you face, guardianship proceedings may become necessary.
The legal process for a court appointment of a legal guardian for an incapacitated person can be difficult and complex. Of course, terminating or limiting the rights of an adult to handle their own affairs is a decision to be made carefully and with a high degree of scrutiny. The situation can become especially difficult if the “incapacitated” person is resistant to having a guardian appointed on his or her behalf. Recognizing that each family situation will be unique, the law is somewhat flexible. For example, limited guardianship may be granted if it is proven that the individual is partially competent to take care of themselves.
If you are seeking to become a guardian for a loved one or are otherwise involved in a guardianship dispute or proceeding, or have questions regarding your legal authority under an existing Power of Attorney, it is important to have the assistance of attorneys who understand the process, know the laws and regulations that apply, and can guide you through the process with compassion. The skilled attorneys at Daley Zucker can help you navigate this difficult legal process. Contact us to learn how our attorneys can help you.
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The law office of Daley Zucker Meilton Miner & Gingrich, LLC, with offices in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania regularly represents businesses and individuals with Family Law, Estates, Guardianships, Bankruptcy, Employment Law, Insurance Law, Administrative Law, Business and Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Municipal Law and Real Estate matters throughout Central Pennsylvania, including Harrsiburg East Shore, Harrisburg West Shore, Dauphin County, Cumberland County, York County, Lancaster County, Perry County, Juniata County, Mifflin County, Centre County, Adams County, Franklin County, Fulton County and Schuylkill County.
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