Steelart99
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Mom was diagnosed with vascular dementia about 2 years ago. We always had caregivers hired to come help her in her home of 50 years, however last year her dementia and health got bad enough to move her to an assisted living (memory care) facility. Unfortunately, her dementia has continued to progress and she has become overly aggressive at times. I've had Durable Power of Attorney for years and my brother has Medical Power of Attorney.
Due to some issues occurring when she had to be admitted to a Behavioral Hospital, we decided that we needed to have Guardianship on mom. Frankly, I thought the DPOA had us covered ... but it did not. We have started the process to get Guardianship (Financial and Health) for her as she is truly unable to make any decisions on her own.
Question: Once we obtain Guardianship, does that make us personally liable both financially and in case of being sued?
Due to some issues occurring when she had to be admitted to a Behavioral Hospital, we decided that we needed to have Guardianship on mom. Frankly, I thought the DPOA had us covered ... but it did not. We have started the process to get Guardianship (Financial and Health) for her as she is truly unable to make any decisions on her own.
Question: Once we obtain Guardianship, does that make us personally liable both financially and in case of being sued?