Astor Simovitch Law Blog
When do I need to seek a permanent guardianship?
October 07, 2018
A permanent guardianship can be sought in two instances. It might follow the granting of an emergency temporary guardianship when the reason for the initial petition is ongoing. In other words, it’s lasting past the 90 days, or it’s lasting past the 180 days that was initially granted for the emergency temporary guardianship. And obviously […]
When can an emergency temporary guardianship (ETG) appointment be granted?
October 07, 2018
An emergency temporary guardianship is going to be granted after a petition has been filed and the court has conducted a hearing to determine if the allegations in the petition are true and if in fact, made a finding that the respondent, the person on the other end of the petition, is not capable of […]
What rights does the respondent have in an emergency temporary guardianship (ETG) appointment?
October 07, 2018
The respondent has the right to contest the allegations that are made in the petition because the petitioner is seeking to take away certain rights of the respondent, like the right to make medical decisions or the right to control their finances. They have right to a hearing, which means there’s going to be a […]