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John Melis, Lawyer
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What do you need to do for your elderly mother is obtain a power-of-attorney. You can do this through the SAT tribunal.
You can resolve the issue by applying to the Enduring Guardianship Division of the State Tribunal online.
The tribunal has the power to appoint or remove a guardian.
The guardian protects the person's needs and interests by making personal and health care decisions on their behalf when they have impaired decision-making capacity.
The tribunal website has excellent resources to assist you.
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