Can the individual get a guardian immediately in an emergency?
IF an emergency exists, the judge may appoint a temporary guardian to serve until a hearing on the petition can be held. Alternatives to a Full Guardianship The individual must plan the following alternatives before he or she becomes mentally incapable of making the decisions. Health Care Power of Attorney (form available at no charge through Probate) Also called a patient advocate designation or a durable power of attorney for health care. This document enables a person to name an agent (called a patient advocate) to make his or her health care decisions when not capable or not competent to do so. The document may cover any type of health care decision including guidance to the agent about the type and extent of health care desired. It can also include authority to withhold or to withdraw life support services. 2.
IF an emergency exists, the judge may appoint a temporary guardian to serve until a hearing on the petition can be held. Alternatives to a Full Guardianship The individual must plan the following alternatives before he or she becomes mentally incapable of making the decisions. Health Care Power of Attorney (form available at no charge through Probate) Also called a patient advocate designation or a durable power of attorney for health care. This document enables a person to name an agent (called a patient advocate) to make his or her health care decisions when not capable or not competent to do so. The document may cover any type of health care decision including guidance to the agent about the type and extent of health care desired. It can also include authority to withhold or to withdraw life support services. 2. Do-Not-Resuscitate Order A do-notresuscitate order is a document directing that the patient named in the order not be resuscitated if the patients spontaneous respiration an
