Tuesdays with Elders - Legal Eagles

My great uncle Manny carved the Eagle statue
 now outside of Boston College.

With temporary guardianship/conservatorship in hand, I was bothered by the fact that Ma never had a chance to have her say about what was happening to her. It didn't seem fair.I knew it wouldn't change the outcome, and personally, I didn't agree, but as her guardian, even a temporary guardian, it was my obligation to protect her rights.  I asked the State attorney if the Court could appoint an attorney for Ma.

My wish was granted at the August hearing and the temporary guardianship/conservatorship was extended. The Court would revisit the case in November. At the November hearing, I got to meet Ma's attorney though I had spoken to him several times on the phone. At the November hearing, Ma's attorney asked for a continuance as wrench got thrown into the works. (That's a story for another time.)

Ma's attorney explained to her the Court would appoint a guardian/conservator and since that was going to happen, it might as well be me. At the January hearing, I was finally granted permanent guardian/conservatorship. The entire process took nine months.

While I could have done without the added stress and the trips back and forth to the courthouse, I'm glad Ma had  legal representation. It was the right thing to do.