Guardianship And Healthcare Proxy

Summary

The user, a healthcare proxy for her mother with dementia, is in a dispute with the guardian over healthcare decisions. The guardian wants to prolong life, while the user prefers comfort care. The user is seeking ways to challenge the guardians decisions without going to court. In Massachusetts, a healthcare proxys decisions are typically respected unless the court deems its not in the wards best interest. Mediation was suggested as an alternative to court, and the user was provided with contact information for the Massachusetts Office of Public Collaboration.

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It seems like your question is incomplete. Are you asking about the process of obtaining guardianship in Massachusetts?
And SHIP has been obtained. It does not say whether they have the right to make health care decisions, and I have a healthcare proxy.They were given the right to ask to revoke the healthcare proxy. I cannot.
Are you asking if a guardian has the right to make healthcare decisions in Massachusetts, even if there's a healthcare proxy in place?
There has been a healthcare proxy in place for, oh, maybe a decade.
Are you asking if the guardian can override the healthcare proxy in Massachusetts?
I'm having a problem seeing our conversation.
Yes, in Massachusetts, a guardian can override a healthcare proxy if the court determines it's in the best interest of the ward.
The probate court tells me they do not have a petition on file.
Can you clarify if you're the ward or the guardian in this situation? In Massachusetts, a guardian can make healthcare decisions if it's in the ward's best interest.
I have been the health care proxy.
What is the current health condition of the ward?
It's my mom and she has dementia.
What specific legal issue are you facing regarding your role as a healthcare proxy for your mother with dementia?
I want to make a changes to the.
What specific changes are you looking to make in your role as a healthcare proxy for your mother?
I want them to.
What specific changes are you looking to make in your role as a healthcare proxy for your mother?
Something is getting in the way of my.
Could you please clarify what is getting in the way of your role as a healthcare proxy for your mother?
The Guardian says that she has permission to make the health care decisions.
Are you looking to challenge the guardian's decision-making authority in court?
No, because my mother's health right now stands at the point of.
What is the current state of your mother's health and how does it affect the decisions you want to make as her healthcare proxy?
The decision I want to make is to keep her comfortable, but not to do things that will keep her alive, such as tube feeding.
What is the guardian's stance on your decision to prioritize comfort care over life-prolonging measures like tube feeding?
In Massachusetts, a healthcare proxy's decisions are typically respected unless the court deems it's not in the ward's best interest.
She wants to keep the UM. She wants to keep her alive as long as possible.
What steps have you taken so far to resolve this disagreement with the guardian?
She tells me she'll get in touch with me as soon as there are any changes to my mother's health.
Have you considered seeking legal advice to understand your rights as a healthcare proxy in this situation? In Massachusetts, a healthcare proxy's decisions are typically respected unless the court deems it's not in the ward's best interest.
I do not have the resources for legal advice and I need and I'm at a situation where I'm in crisis at this point.
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Have you tried reaching out to legal aid organizations in Massachusetts for free or low-cost legal advice?
I thought that this is what I was doing right now.
I'm sorry for the confusion. Yes, you're in the right place. Are you looking for information on how to challenge the guardian's decisions in Massachusetts?
Yes, but I do not want to go to court I do not have.
I understand your situation. In Massachusetts, you can try mediation as an alternative to court. It's a process where a neutral third party helps resolve disputes.
How do I do that?
To initiate mediation, you can contact a local mediation service. In Massachusetts, you can reach out to the Massachusetts Office of Public Collaboration. Is there anything else I can help with?
I do not have e-mail. Do you have a phone number?

Massachusetts Office of Public Collaboration


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA *
Website: www.mopc.mass.edu
8Thank you.
You're welcome, ****. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.