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Question: I have an adult handicapped daughter who lives alone and has been put in hospital for emergency care several times for severely neglecting herself;refusing to eat or receive help or care from family. She is paralyzed with Spina Bifida, mentally ill, and suicidal. Presently in hospital for her neglect.I am her mother.She needs long term care but refuses/How can I do it legally?
Answer:
If your daughter cannot take care of her physical needs by herself, you may want to consider filing an action for guardianship of an adult. The following links may be helfpul in assessing whether a guardianship is appropriate in your situation.
Maricopa County:
Guardianship and/or Conservatorship for an Adult
Pima County
Coconino County
Guardianship and/or Conservatorship for an Adult
Mohave County:
QUESTIONS
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I have an adult handicapped daughter who lives alone and has been put in hospital for emergency care several times for severely neglecting herself;refusing to eat or receive help or care from family. She is paralyzed with Spina Bifida, mentally ill, and suicidal. Presently in hospital for her neglect.I am her mother.She needs long term care but refuses/How can I do it legally?
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