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Legal Assistance
Guardianship: Guardianship is a legal
process that assists incapacitated persons by assigning the
responsibility of their affairs and decision-making to
others. "Old age" alone will not justify guardianship.
"Incapacitated" persons are those who are unable to manage
their own property and/or self-care. Family or friends
should only seek guardianship as a last resort when other
legal alternatives, such as a Power-of-attorney or trusts,
are not feasible. The assistance of an attorney is
required
to establish
guardianship.
The county Division of Family and Children of the
State Division of Aging and Rehabilitative Services can
assume guardianship of person living in institutions.
Although the Indiana State Bar
Association does not make referrals, they can direct
you to the local bar association which will make referrals
for attorneys within a specific county.
For additional information, see CICOA's Central Indiana
Resource Guide or contact the
Information and Assistance Department at (317) 254-3660 and
(800) 432-2422.
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