Guardianship - Must co-guardians make decisions jointly?
Question
Nursing home advised it was not necessary for both co-guardians to sign
admission contract or make medical decisions for mom. Nurrsing home
said they could act on authorization of one co-guardian. I was of
the understanding all medical decisions have to be made jointly and that
all paperwork requiring a signature had to be signed jointly. Am
I correct?
Answer
Co-guardians are required to make decision jointly unless court order specifies
otherwise. If a signature is required, both co-guardians must sign.
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