Legal Question in Family Law in Iowa

I have my Nephew who is 27 yreas old Mentally retarted living with me. His Mother my siter is deceased for over 7 years now. There is no father listed on the birth record. I am his payee for his ssd of 674.00 per month. I am also his CDAC provider licensed by the State of Iowa. Here is my problem, because I am not his legal guardian they have him sign all the papers that have to do with business and medical and other programs. He is on the level of a 5 yr old and does not understand what he is signing. I want to get guardianship of him but due to the fact the I also have his 17 yrs old half brother I just can not afford to hire a lawyer. I was told I could do the papers myself but I would never ask a lawyer to drive my truck and deliver my load and I will not try to do the job of a lawyer. Can we go to legal aid for him using his income due do this being in his best interest.

Thanks in advance for any help with matter.

LDR


Asked on 3/14/11, 9:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

That would appear to be a matter for legal aid to determine. You might also contact the legal clinics at Drake, Creighton or the University of Iowa or contact the Iowa State Bar Association's volunteer lawyer project.

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Answered on 3/15/11, 6:28 am


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