Legal Guardianship Vs Poa

Summary

In Virginia, obtaining legal guardianship involves filing a petition, providing medical evidence, and attending a court hearing. In Wythe County, this process is conducted at the local circuit court. Alternatively, obtaining power of attorney (POA) is simpler and does not require court involvement, provided the principal is mentally competent. The POA process involves completing a form and having it notarized.

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Legal guardianship
In Virginia, obtaining legal guardianship for someone who is dying involves certain steps:
- File a petition for guardianship at the local circuit court.
- Provide medical evidence of the person's incapacity.
- Attend a court hearing where a judge will decide on the guardianship.
Could you please specify your location in Virginia to provide more detailed assistance?
Wythe county
In Wythe County, Virginia, to obtain legal guardianship for someone who is dying, you would need to follow these steps:
- File a petition for guardianship at the Wythe County Circuit Court.
- Provide medical evidence of the person's incapacity.
- Attend a court hearing where a judge will decide on the guardianship.

Wythe County Circuit Court


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * South 4th Street, Wytheville, VA *
Website: www.courts.state.va.us
Would it be easier to apply for power of attorney
In Virginia, obtaining power of attorney (POA) can be simpler than legal guardianship. Here are the steps:
- The principal (person granting POA) must be mentally competent.
- Complete and sign a POA form.
- Have the form notarized.
Would you need further details on how to complete the POA form in Virginia?
Do you need to go to court for power of attorney
No, you don't need to go to court for power of attorney in Virginia. Here are the steps:
- The principal must be mentally competent.
- Complete and sign a POA form.
- Have the form notarized.
Would you need help with finding the POA form for Virginia?