A guardian of a ward has the powers and responsibilities of a parent regarding the ward's support, care, education, health and welfare.

This section helps you understand the legal process of guardianship, the types of guardianship available, the role and responsibilities of a guardian,

The court may appoint a guardian for a minor if (i) the minor's parents are deceased or incapacitated, (ii) the parents consent, (iii) the parents' parental ...

Guardianship is a legal process that gives the guardian permission to take care of and make decisions for an incapacitated adult. File for guardianship of an... · Massachusetts law about... · Learn about the...

This page will summarize guardianship law in Massachusetts and will discuss some alternatives including supported decision making.

14 дек. 2022 г. · Guardianship law became part of the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code in 2009. It is codified at M.G.L. c.190B, Article V. Are ...

Section 5-301 - Nomination of Guardian for Incapacitated Person by Will or Other Writing. Universal Citation: MA Gen L ch V § 5-301 (2023).

15 авг. 2024 г. · A Massachusetts guardianship will be appointed if the prospective child's birth parents are unfit, unavailable or dead.

In Massachusetts, the Probate and Family Court have the legal authority to appoint the guardianship of an adult or minor. A person must suffer a mental illness ...

(a) A guardian or conservator appointed in the commonwealth may petition the court to transfer the guardianship or conservatorship to another state. (b) Notice ...