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Feb 16, 2016
By Elder Law Attorney Rick Law. Estate Planning and Elder Law attorney at the Estate Planning Center of Law Elder Law in West suburban Aurora, IL.
The Guardianship medical report of the alleged disabled person must be prepared by a physician within the state-mandated time period after the date of the filing of a guardianship petition.
It might seem obvious, but medical reports need to be legible. Often, the judge will say, “What does this say?” and the lawyer might have to reply, “I have no idea.” Some lawyers will actually prepare a transcript and type out what the physician’s report says because doctors sometimes have terrible handwriting.
The Illinois requirements provide a general idea of how the process works. Although most states have similar requirements, there are bound to be some differences, so make sure your elder law practitioner is familiar with the requirements of their state.
If directed by the court, the guardian of the person must file with the court at intervals indicated by the court, a report that must state briefly;
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Sincerely,
Rick L. Law, Attorney, Estate Planner for Retirees.
Rick was named the #1 Illinois elder law estate planning attorney by Leading Lawyer Magazine. He has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, AARP Magazine, TheStreet.com, and numerous newspapers and articles. Rick is the lead attorney for Law Elder Law, LLP, focusing in Estate Planning, Guardianship, and Nursing Home Solutions. His goal is to give retirees an informed edge when it comes to dealing with an uncertain future. Get flexible retirement strategies that work during good times and bad, plus information on how you can save your home and assets from being used to pay for long term care. Call 800-310-3100 for your free consultation now!
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