Guardianship may be sought for an individual who is unable to manage their own affairs. The guardian will stand in the place ...

THE SYSTEM IS FAILING THEM. CHANTEL CORMIER SAYS SHE WENT THROUGH CLOSE TO HALF A YEAR OF PAPERWORK TO BECOME THE LEGAL GUARDIAN OF HER SISTER IN LAW’S FOUR CHILDREN. NOBODY ELSE WAS GOING TO BE ...

The Office of the Public Guardian, established in 2001, serves as the legal guardian for elderly and disabled adults who are unable to make critical decisions about their care and who lack ...

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The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced a significant investment in legal studies in the region, recognising the critical role advocacy plays in highlighting the challenges ...

A RANGE of political analysts have applauded the ruling CCM decision to limit terms for Special Seats MPs, while wishing that it is anchored in the law on elective political positions generally.

THOUSANDS of people in Tanga Region are set to benefit from free legal assistance over the next 10 days, with a particular focus on inheritance disputes, land conflicts and marriage-related issues. Dr ...

Question: If someone has signed a health care proxy and durable power of attorney while they have capacity, is there any benefit to also petitioning for guardianship or conservatorship later ...

These laws, in their current form, no longer reflect modern economic ... Act of 1954 represents an outdated legal framework that inhibits economic growth. Established as a monopoly, the Act ...

The head of a legal body heavily criticised for its handling of the Andrew Malkinson case should not continue in the top job, a committee of MPs has said. Karen Kneller’s position as chief executive ...