Understanding Legal Care Options

Summary

Power of attorney allows an agent to act on behalf of a principal in legal or financial matters, requiring the principals competence. Guardianship involves court-appointed care for a minor or incapacitated adult, covering personal, medical, and sometimes financial decisions. Conservatorship focuses on managing financial affairs, also requiring court approval. For a 20-year-old mentally disabled daughter, guardianship may be suitable for personal and medical decisions, while conservatorship is for financial management. In oklahoma, follow specific procedures for establishing guardianship. For grandsons dhs custody, consider contacting dhs and petitioning for guardianship or custody through the court.

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Yes not sure what to pick
For your *-year-old mentally disabled daughter, guardianship might be more appropriate as it allows you to make personal, medical, and sometimes financial decisions on her behalf. If you're mainly concerned with managing her financial affairs, conservatorship would be suitable.
Is your primary concern her personal care or financial management?
Her legal issues mainly and her decision making abilities but shes in oklahoma im in ks
Given your primary concern is her legal issues and decision-making abilities, guardianship seems to be the more appropriate route. Guardianship would allow you to make personal, medical, and sometimes financial decisions on her behalf.
Since your daughter is in Oklahoma, you'll need to follow Oklahoma's specific procedures for establishing guardianship. You may need to file a petition in an Oklahoma court. Would you like information on the steps to begin the guardianship process in Oklahoma?
What about court and legal matters with my grandson and dhs
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For matters involving your grandson and DHS, you may need to address custody or foster care. Here are some steps you might consider:
- Contacting DHS to discuss your grandson's case.
- Petitioning for guardianship or custody through the court system.
Would you like more information on how to petition the court or specific details about dealing with DHS in Oklahoma?