Can I get out of my petition for conservatorship of my Dad?

Question

My diabetic Dad is being treated for early stages of dementia. He falls frequently, misses or double doses his meds and will sit in his own body waste for hours if not attended to.

I stepped into the situation when his caregiver had to go to jail. I then found out he has a class II bed sores, blood sugars in the 300 to 400 range etc.

I was unsure of his mental state after the last release and applied for conservator ship to ensure Dad would have private care. But my family is such white trash that I am sorry I ever got involved. I really do not want to deal with any of these people as they are totally nuts.

Dad seems ok for now, and absolutely does NOT want me involved in his affairs. He's agitated over the entire thing, so I'm thinking it's best if I just withdraw my petition. It certainly would be the best thing for me.

What, if any, are the legal implications or libility for me if I do so?

Answer 1

File a petition with the Court to terminate the Guardianship or Conservatorship. In the state of Pennsylvania, it would require a petition to the Orphans' Court Division of the Court of Common Pleas.  Notice would be required to all parties in interest, and the Court will probably require a letter or testimony from a physician to indicate that he is no longer legally incapacitated.

If you managed funds, received income and made expenditures for him from his funds, you may be required to do an accounting.

Contact your family lawyer for information as to what the procedure is in your jurisdiction.