Can a hospital keep a person in a conservatorship?
The only way to keep him in the hospital, if he did not agree to stay voluntarily (and that certainly wasn’t happening), was to apply for conservatorship. The hospital would then be legally required to keep Ben there – at least until the court date. I remember the day well.
What happens if a disabled sibling destroys the will?
If the older sibling of the disabled child were to destroy the will, then the parent would be considered to have died intestate, and the money would be distributed equally between the siblings. The best method of protecting your wishes is through a well-written estate plan.
What happens when you let go of a conservator?
We were unable to visit him, our calls went unanswered and lost contact with him, its was as if he had suddenly shut everything and everyone out of his life; except his wife. I reached out to her, only to be told that he were not welcomed in his life and that she was all he needed. Soon our phone calls and door knocks went unanswered.
When did I become a conservator of Ben’s estate?
Nine years ago, I was appointed conservator of estate and person for my son Ben. I remember the court hearing well. Ben was in the middle of his first hospitalization for schizophrenia, refusing medication and wanted to be released.
How does a conservator work for an incapacitated person?
Conservators are subject to court supervision, which provides a powerful safeguard for an incapacitated adult’s property. To prevent conservators from mismanaging the property or otherwise taking advantage of the people they are helping, most courts require conservators to provide periodic reports detailing their actions.
The only way to keep him in the hospital, if he did not agree to stay voluntarily (and that certainly wasn’t happening), was to apply for conservatorship. The hospital would then be legally required to keep Ben there – at least until the court date. I remember the day well.
Can a family member seek compensation from a conservator?
Payments must be “reasonable” in the eyes of a court. Generally, payments are only made to professional or public conservators, but a family member who has been appointed conservator may also seek compensation by making a request to the court.
What to do if someone wants to block a conservator?
Someone who wants to block a conservatorship must file papers with the court, inform all interested parties (the proposed conservatee, family members, and possibly close friends), and attend a legal hearing. When someone begins a conservatorship proceeding, a judge must hear evidence on the person’s mental capacity.