Michigan, USA: Unterschied zwischen „Guardianship“ und „Conservatorship“

Im Bundesstaat Michigan (ähnlich in den anderen Bundesstaaten) muss man zwischen „Guardianship“ d.h. Vormundschaft bzgl. Angelegenheiten des persönlichen Lebens, wie z.B. wo die Person wohnt, und „Conservatorship“ d.h. Vormundschaft in finanziellen Angelegenheiten unterscheiden. Minderjährige Kinder werden von ihren Eltern in persönlichen und finanziellen Angelegenheiten vertreten. Volljährige Geschäftsunfähige werden nur in Notfällen, wie z.B. der Aufnahme in ein Krankenhaus von ihren […..]
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Power of Attorney in Louisiana, USA

State Law of Louisiana does not require a specific form regarding a power of attorney but it is customary to execute a power of attorney before a Notary and two witnesses. The applicable law is Louisiana Civil Code Articles 2985-3032. By a recently enacted law, any interested person may bring a lawsuit against the agent seeking an accounting or his […..]
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Minnesota, USA: Power of Attorney –Guardianship – Health Care Directive

In case of incapacity a Power of Attorney or Guardianship will need to be appointed. There is no system for family members to automatically assume that role. A power of attorney is generally accepted in Minnesota as well as guardianship. Applicable law is Minnesota Statute 523.01 – 523.26 and 524. For a power of attorney, which can be modified and […..]
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