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To obtain guardianship in Maine, file a petition with the Probate Court, attend a court hearing, and if approved, the Judge will issue a decree. Low-income applicants can request a fee waiver from the Maine Judicial Branch.Full Conversation
I need help on finding out what I need to do to get guardianship over my husband who has just been diagnosed with dimensia and can no longer handle his own legal ,medical, financial things any more. He is in long term assisted living.
Hello **** ****, I'm sorry to hear about your husband's condition. Could you please tell me where you are located? This information is important as the procedure for obtaining guardianship can vary by jurisdiction.
Bangor Maine
Hello ****, in Maine, you can apply to become a guardian of an adult. Here are the steps:
- File a petition with the Probate Court in your county.
- Attend a court hearing.
- If approved, the Judge will issue a decree granting guardianship.
Penobscot County Probate Court
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Hammond St #*, Bangor, ME *
Website: www.penobscot-county.net/probate Can I do this for free? I am very low income
Yes, you can apply for a waiver of the court fees due to indigency. The waiver application form can be found on the Maine Judicial Branch's website. If approved, you won't have to pay any court fees.
Ok. Thank you.
You're welcome, ****. If you have any other questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask. Best of luck with your guardianship application.
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