[WSBAPT] New guardianship law

[Marcus J. Fry]

I have been appointed as an attorney for an adult who had a stroke and is comatose due to emergency provisions that require an attorney.  The new statute states that if I cannot ascertain the adult's wishes, I am to advocate for the least restrictive in type, duration and scope consistent with the adult's interests.

Anyone have any idea how this is to work practically?  If I cannot ascertain the adult's wishes, how I am to advocate for something that is consistent with his interests?

-Marcus

Marcus J. Fry
Attorney | Witherspoon * Kelley
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