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Psychiatric Evaluation For Guardianship

When you are seeking guardianship of another person because that person is no longer capable of making decisions about their healthcare, financial concerns, and other factors, one of the first items you will need is a psychiatric evaluation for guardianship.


What is a Psychiatric Evaluation for Guardianship?

A psychiatric evaluation for guardianship is typically performed by a mental health professional or guardianship doctor. The purpose of a psychiatric evaluation for guardianship is to establish that someone is no longer capable of handling their affairs due to mental illness, mental deficiency, or advanced age.

What a Psychiatric Evaluation for Guardianship Does

A psychiatric evaluation for guardianship establishes a legal finding of incompetency so that a guardian can legally take over the care and administration of another person’s affairs.

Who May Need a Psychiatric Evaluation for Guardianship

People with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, schizophrenia, and psychiatric disorders often need a psychiatric evaluation for guardianship because they are no longer capable of making decisions about finances, medical care, and other concerns.

What Happens During a Psychiatric Evaluation for Guardianship?

The psychiatrist or guardianship doctor will determine whether the person is no longer capable of:

  • Making medical decisions
  • Understanding relevant information
  • Comprehending their environment
  • Demonstrating reasoning
  • Functioning autonomously

What Happens Next

After a need for guardianship is established, the corresponding court paperwork must be completed and submitted to the court (usually by the
client's attorney). t’s important for the guardianship doctor to reassess each person’s case as to whether the need for guardianship has changed. A psychiatric evaluation for guardianship can help advocate for patients who want to remain autonomous as long as possible and can help protect patients who are no longer able to make decisions about their lives.

Want To Know More?

To find out more about a psychiatric evaluation for guardianship, call Drs. Matthew Barnas, Deborah Ocasio, and Unnati Patel at Pelorus Guardianship. You can reach them in either the Cedar Knolls, NJ, or the Raritan, NJ, locations by calling (973) 295-6335, so call today.

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