Article by Attorney Robert Weber: The Incapacitated Client: Personal Decision Making
Guardianship
Guardianship is the most common legal procedure utilized to
protect persons who are unable to care for themselves because
of a mental disability. Guardianship Law in Massachusetts has
many unique problems.
Guardians may require specific judicial authority to permit extraordinary
medical procedures including: treatment with antipsychotic medication,
removal of life support equipment and other medical procedures.
Guardians may require specific judicial authority to maintain
the ward in a mental health facility
We are experienced in all aspects of guardianship and mental
health law including Roger's (antipsychotic medication) cases,
commitment matters, and medical guardianship cases. We also have
extensive experience in extraordinary medical procedure guardianships,
including termination of life cases.
We are available to litigate these issues, or to act as guardian for the disabled individual. Often, family members prefer that an objective qualified individual act as guardian for their loved one in order to maintain the purity of the familial relationship.
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