Legal Question in Elder Law in Illinois

Court date with lawyers demanding payment from Medicaid qualified elder. Guardian cannot make court date, is it okay for her to send representative (sister?


Asked on 7/16/15, 9:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Steve Raminiak Law Offices of Steve Raminiak, P.C.

Very likely not. The Guardian has the Court-appointed authority and responsibility. The Guardian's sister has absolutely no authority or responsibility. The Guardian should either change his/her plans, send an attorney on behalf of the Guardian, or contact all other parties involved and try to see if they would agree to reschedule the Court date.

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Answered on 7/17/15, 8:04 am


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