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ABA Family Legal Guide
The Rights of Older Americans
A Right to Control Your Own Affairs
Guardianship
- What exactly is a guardian?
- When is the appointment of a guardian appropriate?
- Are there any disadvantages to the appointment of a guardian?
- Who appoints a guardian?
- My elderly mother is often confused. I think she ought to have a guardian to look after her interests. What do I do?
- What if someone thinks I need a guardian, and I do not want one?
- This sounds very expensive. Who pays for a guardianship?
- If I need a guardian, may I specify whom I want and do not want to play this role?
- May the court remove a guardian?
- My elderly aunt needs some help with her affairs, but she is not totally incapable. Might a guardianship meet her needs?
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