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Alternatives to Guardianship In guardianship, the court transfers some or all of the health care and business decision making authority of an incompetent or mentally disabled person to the guardian.
By: Legal Hotline for Texans
Designation of Guardian in Advance of Need Competent surviving parents of minor or disabled children may designate a guardian in the event of the parent's death or disability. A competent adult may designate a guardian in the event of later disability.
By: Legal Hotline for Texans
Legal Guide for Cancer Patients
(Separate Website)
This Guide was written to help cancer patients and their families understand the laws that affect their daily lives and to help familiarize them with the legal issues that may surface during a battle with cancer.
By: Texas Young Lawyers Association
Legally Adequate Consent
(Separate Website)
Explains requirements of legally adequate consent, when it is necessary, and who is authorized to give consent.
By: Advocacy, Inc. -- Main Office
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