child rights
i am 55 my dad is 74. he had extensive back surgery and i feel he needs more care than he has. he has cut off family ties but has no spouse or other children. what legal rights do i have to get him evaluated for additional care
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: child rights
Dear Sir or Madam:
You could try to get appointed as guardian for your dad if he is not competent to take care of himself. If he is competent, and does not want you to be guardian, then your options are very limited.
Let me know if I can help.
Re: child rights
If your dad lives in Alabama, you can petition the court to be appointed guardian but as the Georgia lawyer said, if he is competent, you won't have much luck. However, if he exhibits behavior that places himself or others in jeopardy, you can have him involuntarily committed for evaulation and then file your petition for Guardianship, and that would have a higher chance of success.
William Nolan
www.NolanElderLaw.com
Birmingham, AL
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