What is Guardianship of a Mentally Incompetent Person?
This is issued when a person is not able to make decisions with respect to their personal financial affairs or their health or medical care and treatment. They may not be able to communicate their wishes to doctors or care givers. They may suffer from a mental illness or other medical condition, or have a diminished capacity because of advanced age. An Affidavit from a medical doctor is required. a. Guardianship, mentally disabled (Estate) A grant of Guardianship (of the Estate) is applied for when a person, for a variety of reasons, needs help to make decisions with respect to their personal financial affairs. They may be under the age of majority, suffer from a mental illness or other medical condition, or have a diminished capacity because of advanced age. b. Guardianship, mentally disabled (person) A grant of Guardianship (of the person) is applied for when a person is not able to make decisions with respect to their health or medical care and treatment. They may be under the age o