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I am in the process of taking guardianship of my mom with my father's approval. My brother will not sign the paper "acknowledgement of svc form" is this going to be a problem when submitting the papers to the courts?
You would be best served by speaking with an attorney familiar with the court rules for the jurisdiction in which you're seeking guardianship. Years ago there were alternate methods of serving someone. First effort was personal service, by a disinterested party. If you're trying to serve him, don't. That might complicate proper service.
Caveat: this is based on court rules as they existed in my jurisdiction, up to 40 years ago. More than likely there have been changes, but these were options then:
Usually a private process server would be used; sometimes, depending on the nature of the documents to be served, a law enforcement officer might serve. Certified or registered mail would be a higher step, and the last step would be publication in a legal newspaper (not a regular news media, but a specific legal newspaper) for people who generally couldn't be located. It's literally a legal advertisement that an individual is sought but whereabouts are unknown.
I'm sure there have been changes since I became familiar with service, and this is why an attorney would be best to provide guidelines. If service isn't proper, the hearing likely would not go forward.
However, if your brother has to sign some type of acknowledgement and refuses to do so, that's a different story, and one for which you really need legal advice.
Do you have a lawyer assisting you with the processing of the guardianship? I would talk to him/her to determine the best way to serve the papers to your brother. If your brother is objecting to you getting guardianship, that could hamper your efforts and someone who is not a member of the family might end up becoming your Mom's guardian. Talk to your brother ASAP and find out why he refuses to sign the papers. Maybe he doesn't understand what is going on and doesn't realize that your father approves you as guardian.
Does he have to sign the papers or do you just have to prove he was served them? If it’s the latter, maybe you could hire a process server or even a Sherrif’s deputy.
I would talk to the attorney. There are different ways that they can serve the papers and prove that notice of service was given. They do require that all siblings be served. Does your brother object to you being guardian for some reason, and was this discussed with him beforehand?
If your brother contests the guardianship, it will likely make for a more lengthy and complicated guardianship proceeding.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Caveat: this is based on court rules as they existed in my jurisdiction, up to 40 years ago. More than likely there have been changes, but these were options then:
Usually a private process server would be used; sometimes, depending on the nature of the documents to be served, a law enforcement officer might serve. Certified or registered mail would be a higher step, and the last step would be publication in a legal newspaper (not a regular news media, but a specific legal newspaper) for people who generally couldn't be located. It's literally a legal advertisement that an individual is sought but whereabouts are unknown.
I'm sure there have been changes since I became familiar with service, and this is why an attorney would be best to provide guidelines. If service isn't proper, the hearing likely would not go forward.
However, if your brother has to sign some type of acknowledgement and refuses to do so, that's a different story, and one for which you really need legal advice.
If your brother contests the guardianship, it will likely make for a more lengthy and complicated guardianship proceeding.