A co-guardian/conservator is appointed to serve along-side of the already existing guardian/conservator. Persons serving together as co-guardian have equal authority to act unless otherwise specified by the court. The court may appoint a co-guardian/conservator to start serving immediately, or to start serving upon the happening of some designated event. Instructions for adding co-guardian-conservator or successor guardian-conservator.
Nursing home neglect is a type of elder abuse committed against older adults in nursing homes. It involves the substandard care of a resident, or a breach of duty that harms a resident. A party who brings a complaint against a nursing home will want to bring out all evidence of the losses or suffering that resulted from the nursing home’s conduct.