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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I have a situation in which one member of a long-term couple is incapacitated (may also be in a “psyche ward” per the partner(PC).) I think the couple has been together for over nine years.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The couple did not have a healthcare directive or any other estate planning documents. The PC wants to be able to see the partner but has been prevented from doing so by the mother of the injured party, and the hospital. (no surprise)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>PC wants to know what options are available to see the partner. Another complication is that PC’s partner had a child (recently) which is in the care of the state, because the mother is unfit to parent at this time. There is a pending paternity test to confirm whether or not PC is the father of the new child. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I am in a CLE today but I am wondering if PC has any legal (inexpensive) options to see his partner. I do not think the incapacitated person is able to make any decisions, PC has left message with various hospital officials with no success at getting help.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>G. (Gus) Benjamin Lindsey III<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Attorney-at-Law<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><img width=150 height=123 id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image001.png@01D2E11F.D67C93D0"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Law Office of G. Benjamin Lindsey III<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2012 Grade Road, Suite 202<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lake Stevens, WA 98258<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: (425) 263-9585<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>website: <a href="http://www.gbl3law.com/">www.gbl3law.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Employment/Labor Law Construction Law Civil Litigation Estate Planning Probate <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Business Law<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This e-mail message contains information belonging to The Law Office of G. Benjamin Lindsey III, which may be privileged, confidential and/or protected from disclosure. The information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you think that you have received this message in error, please contact the sender. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>