The Process

Any interested person who knows an individual that may need PW Services, Inc.'s assistance may contact us to schedule a consultation.  The initial consultation will focus on the individual's need for services.

If PW Services, Inc. agrees to serve, the next step depends upon the actual service(s) needed.

• Guardianship / Conservatorship

The client or an interested party must petition the Probate Court.  PW Services, Inc. does not file the petition.

• Power of Attorney / Trusts

The client may seek the aid of a private attorney or use documents prepared by Legal Aid or our corporate attorney.

• Representative Payeeships - in conjunction with Guardianship and/or Conservatorship services.
  

PW Services, Inc. will prepare the Social Security application.

Clients should meet one of the following situations:

• No living relatives.
• No relative/friend who is able or willing to serve.
• Relative/friend whose abilities are questioned by the Social Security Administration, Probate Court, or Department of Human Services.                      

The major steps in the petition process for Guardianship and/or Conservatorship are:

• Filing the proper petition and notifying the interested parties as required by the Probate Court.
• Probate Court will appoint a Guardian Ad Litem to the alleged incapacitated individual.
• Proving, at a hearing, that the person lacks capacity to make decisions for himself or herself.

PW Services, Inc. cannot provide legal advice.