The request to have someone declared legally incompetent starts with a petition filed with your local court. If your petition goes through, you will become the person's legal guardian, putting you in charge of legal and major financial decisions. But before the petition is approved, the court ...
In Georgia, in order to have someone declared incompetent, you must file a petition in the probate court in the county where the person lives. Although Georgia law does not require that you are represented by a lawyer to file the petition, many judges will not permit this type of petition ...
Although the term “legally incompetent” is commonly used to describe someone who is physically or mentally incapacitated, use of the word “incompetent” has greater legal designation. When used to refer to the status of someone involved in a legal action, it means the person is unable to pa...
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A durable power of attorney helps you plan for the future, appointing someone to handle finances and make medical decisions if you're unable to. Explore the types of powers of attorney and how they work.
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Adults who are declared legally incompetent and most minors are required to have a representative payee.2The SSA makes decisions about other beneficiaries, such as someone with a drug or alcohol addiction, on a case-by-case basis, and may determine that a legally competent adult needs a represe...