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Welcome to the Uniform Probate Code cont'd
Commitment Proceedings
These cases will be heard in Superior Court. They will no longer be heard in Probate Court.
Powers
Admit to Nursing Home
There is the most important change regarding powers of guardians. Under the UPC, a guardian cannot admit an incapacitated person to a nursing home without a specific finding by the court that the admission is in the person’s best interest. A health care agent would still have the authority to admit to a nursing home.
This series, brought to you by Boston Attorneys Cohen & Oalican, LLP, specializing in Guardianship and Conservatorship Attorneys in Boston. Posted by Elder Law Boston Lawyer
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