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Obtaining Guardianship In Washington
Summary
To obtain guardianship for a spouse with dementia in Washington State, file a petition with the local probate court, complete necessary forms, and attend a court hearing. Provide medical evidence of incapacity. Guardianship allows making legal, financial, and medical decisions. Ensure specific powers are included in the court order by listing them in the petition and discussing them during the hearing. Consider consulting an attorney for assistance.Full Conversation
How to get POA for my wife who has dementia
Hello ****,
In California, to obtain Power of Attorney (POA) for your wife who has dementia, here are the steps you can follow:
- Your wife must have the mental capacity to understand the POA document. If she cannot, a conservatorship may be needed.
- If she can, she can sign the POA document before a notary.
- Ensure the POA document is specific about the powers granted.
Has your wife been diagnosed recently, and does she still have moments of clarity? This will help determine the next steps.
In California, to obtain Power of Attorney (POA) for your wife who has dementia, here are the steps you can follow:
- Your wife must have the mental capacity to understand the POA document. If she cannot, a conservatorship may be needed.
- If she can, she can sign the POA document before a notary.
- Ensure the POA document is specific about the powers granted.
Has your wife been diagnosed recently, and does she still have moments of clarity? This will help determine the next steps.
We live in Washington State
Thank you for the clarification, ****. Here’s how you can obtain Power of Attorney (POA) for your wife who has dementia in Washington State:
- Your wife must be mentally competent to sign the POA document. If she is not, you may need to pursue guardianship.
- If competent, she can sign the POA document before a notary.
- Specify the powers granted in the POA document.
Does your wife still have moments of clarity?
- Your wife must be mentally competent to sign the POA document. If she is not, you may need to pursue guardianship.
- If competent, she can sign the POA document before a notary.
- Specify the powers granted in the POA document.
Does your wife still have moments of clarity?
How to get guardianship?
Hello ****,
In California, to obtain guardianship for your wife who has dementia, follow these steps:
- File a petition for guardianship with the local probate court.
- Obtain and complete the necessary forms.
- Attend a court hearing.
- Provide medical evidence of her incapacity.
Is your wife currently in California?
In California, to obtain guardianship for your wife who has dementia, follow these steps:
- File a petition for guardianship with the local probate court.
- Obtain and complete the necessary forms.
- Attend a court hearing.
- Provide medical evidence of her incapacity.
Is your wife currently in California?
My wife and I both live together in Washington State
Thank you for the clarification, ****. Here’s how to obtain guardianship for your wife in Washington State:
- File a petition for guardianship with the local probate court.
- Complete the necessary forms.
- Attend a court hearing.
- Provide medical evidence of her incapacity.
Do you need information on your local probate court?
- File a petition for guardianship with the local probate court.
- Complete the necessary forms.
- Attend a court hearing.
- Provide medical evidence of her incapacity.
Do you need information on your local probate court?
Yes
King County Superior Court
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * 3rd Avenue, Room C-*, Seattle, WA *
Website: https://www.kingcounty.gov/courts/superior-court.aspx
Would you like guidance on the forms required for guardianship?
We live in Clark County
Thank you for the clarification, ****. Here’s the contact information for the Clark County Superior Court:
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA *
Website: https://www.clark.wa.gov/superior-court
Would you like guidance on the forms required for guardianship?
Clark County Superior Court
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA *
Website: https://www.clark.wa.gov/superior-court
Would you like guidance on the forms required for guardianship?
Will guardianship status allow me to sign papers that require a
Guardianship status typically allows you to make decisions and sign papers on behalf of the incapacitated person. However, the exact powers granted depend on the court's order.
Would you like to know more about the specific powers you can obtain through guardianship?
Would you like to know more about the specific powers you can obtain through guardianship?
yes
Hello ****,
In Washington State, guardianship typically allows you to:
- Make legal, financial, and medical decisions for your wife.
- Sign documents and manage her affairs.
The court order will specify the exact powers granted.
Would you like information on how to ensure these powers are included in the guardianship order?
In Washington State, guardianship typically allows you to:
- Make legal, financial, and medical decisions for your wife.
- Sign documents and manage her affairs.
The court order will specify the exact powers granted.
Would you like information on how to ensure these powers are included in the guardianship order?
yes
Hello ****,
To ensure specific powers are included in the guardianship order in Washington State:
- Clearly list the desired powers in the petition for guardianship.
- Provide detailed reasons why each power is necessary.
- Discuss these points during the court hearing.
Would you like assistance with drafting the petition?
To ensure specific powers are included in the guardianship order in Washington State:
- Clearly list the desired powers in the petition for guardianship.
- Provide detailed reasons why each power is necessary.
- Discuss these points during the court hearing.
Would you like assistance with drafting the petition?
yes
Hello ****,
To draft the petition for guardianship in Washington State:
- Obtain the necessary forms from the Clark County Superior Court website or office.
- Clearly outline the specific powers you are seeking.
- Provide detailed reasons and medical evidence of your wife's incapacity.
- Consider consulting an attorney for assistance.
Would you like more information on the specific forms needed?
To draft the petition for guardianship in Washington State:
- Obtain the necessary forms from the Clark County Superior Court website or office.
- Clearly outline the specific powers you are seeking.
- Provide detailed reasons and medical evidence of your wife's incapacity.
- Consider consulting an attorney for assistance.
Would you like more information on the specific forms needed?
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