CAN THE OFFICE OF STATE GUARDIAN BE APPOINTED IF THERE ARE OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS?
The Office of State Guardian should be considered only as a last resort. When a person becomes physically or mentally disabled and needs a guardian, the responsibility of guardianship is best dealt with by family. They may be referred to the Office of State Guardian for information on the alternatives which are open to them, but it should clearly be explained that the responsibility for the person remains with them. In some cases when family members cannot agree on a course of action, the court may appoint the Office of State Guardian as a neutral party.
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