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Old Sep 25th, 2009, 07:48 PM   #1
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My grandmother has dementia and wants to come and live with me (her granddaughter). Do I need to become her guardian or do I need to have power of attorney over her finances, medical, etc?
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Old Sep 26th, 2009, 12:59 PM   #2
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You should yes have one or the other so that you can handle her bank accounts, make decisions etc.
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Old Oct 3rd, 2009, 11:45 AM   #3
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If she has dementia, her signing anything will be null and void, as she is not of sound mind.

You may petition the court for financial and medical guardianship.
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