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In most states, a person is considered competent at age 18, unless there is evidence to the contrary that persuades a court to declare the person incompetent.
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www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual_ha/sec4/ch65/ch65e.html
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My father refuses to acknowledge my mothers condition, and she is a very controlling person. Her alzhemiers doctor will not talk to me or our sisters about our mothers condition.
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A Q&A posted on February 23, 2004 in the Q&A: Eldercare-- The Work/Life Issue column on BenefitsLink.com. ... My father was going to the doctor's today to have him declared incompetent, and I was told there was a form the doctor needs to sign. ... This report must be submitted to the Probate Court, along with the petition...
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If any person refuses to allow the protective investigator access to the victim, law enforcement may be called to assist. ... b) "Neglect" means the failure or omission on the part of the care giver or elderly person or disabled adult to provide the care, supervision, and services necessary to maintain the physical...
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To prevent such an occurrence, the court can be asked to formally declare the person incompetent and appoint a guardian to handle the incapacitated person's finances. Since such guardianship proceedings are unpleasant for all concerned, they should be viewed as a last option.
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www.estateattorney.com/disablty.htm
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MENTAL INCOMPETENCE - The inability of a person to make or carry out important decisions regarding his or her affairs. ... Back To The Letter * M * The Lexicon's Lyceum Other Letters' Terms & Important Info. The Reference Room Dozens Of Legal Topic Areas; The Rotunda Our Central Hub, Directory & Index...
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A petition seeking to have someone declared incompetent must be filed. The person is entitled to a jury trial, or the matter may be heard before the Clerk of Superior Court.
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www.nccourts.org/Support/FAQs/FAQs.asp?Type=15&language...
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･ 1 Contact the probate court in the area where the person resides or claims permanent residence. Request... ･ 2 Retain a mental health or guardianship lawyer to guide you in completing the appropriate forms and... ･ 3 Seek a psychological ...
http://www.ehow.com/how_5122660_declare-someone-mentall...
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