Many older people are understandably frightened at the thought of developing dementia. Most will have had a friend or relative die with this disease that robs memories of loved ones and erases many years of living as if it never happened. Every time they can’t remember something, they worry that they have Alzheimer’s.
This fear is justified. One out of three seniors will die with some form of dementia. No matter how capable they were in their lives or how much they loved, it can all be taken from them, piece by piece.
Caregivers typically spend several years taking care of a loved one. It may start with more frequent visits to see how they are doing. Then joint grocery shopping trips and doctor visits become routine. One day, someone may discover a big pile of unpaid bills or discover the phone has been cut off. Medications are not being taken as prescribed. They no longer are capable of taking care of themselves or their finances.
Someone in the family decides that they need to talk to a Guardianship Lawyer Las Vegas NV. There are several types of guardianship. You can also contact Grant Morris Dodds for further details.
Guardian of the Person
In this case, the guardian will hold responsibility for only the medical and personal decisions.
Guardian of Estate
As the name suggests, this guardianship involves a responsibility for the ward’s finances. The guardian has a fiduciary responsibility to manage the ward’s assets in a way that will be in the best interests of the ward. The property may be sold. The guardian must file an annual financial accounting with the court.
Guardian of Person and Estate
This type of guardianship combines the duties of the first two types, holding responsibility for medical, social and financial decisions as outlined in Nevada law.
Temporary Guardianship
If a petitioner may show an emergency exists, the court may grant a temporary guardianship. The petitioner must prove:
• The proposed ward is in immediate need of medical attention, but does not obtain it.
• The proposed ward is facing an immediate risk of suffering a severe financial loss.
• The petitioner has attempted to notify those persons entitled to notice.
Talk to a Guardianship Lawyer Las Vegas NV to learn more about the guardianship process and responsibilities. Grant Morris Dodds in Las Vegas NV offers a free one hour consultation to discuss your guardianship issues. You can click here to watch a video on guardianship in Nevada.
