Choosing Vsed With Guardian

Summary

Choosing Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED) with a guardian in Kentucky is complex. Guardians typically make decisions for individuals, and significant medical decisions like VSED often require court approval. If a guardian disagrees, you can petition the court to review the guardianship arrangement, providing evidence of your capacity to make decisions. Discussing your wishes with your guardian and healthcare provider is crucial. Legal advice can help you understand your rights and options.

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is it impossible to choose VSED if you have a guardian?
Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED) is indeed complex when you have a guardian. In Kentucky:
- A guardian generally makes decisions on behalf of an individual.
- Court approval may be required for significant medical decisions.
- Discussing with your guardian and healthcare provider is essential.
Would you like more information on the legal process to potentially alter your guardianship arrangement?
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To potentially alter your guardianship arrangement in Kentucky, here are the key steps:
- File a petition in the court that appointed the guardian.
- Provide evidence that you can make decisions independently.
- The court will review and may appoint an attorney to represent you.
Would you like detailed information on how to start this process?
so if i have a guardian it is impossible to choose VSED if they make decisions for you?
It's not necessarily impossible, but it is very challenging. Here's what you need to know:
- Your guardian generally makes decisions for you.
- Significant medical decisions, like VSED, typically require court approval.
- Discussing your wishes with your guardian and healthcare provider is crucial.
Would you like more information on how to navigate this process legally?
what if they disagree?
If your guardian disagrees with your decision to choose VSED, you can consider the following steps:
- Petition the court to review the guardianship arrangement.
- Provide evidence supporting your capacity to make this decision.
- Seek legal advice to understand your rights and options.
Would you like more detailed information on how to petition the court?