A potential guardian should bring evidence of the ward’s self-neglect to their appointment in the form of pictures depicting the problem areas. This will help the court make a decision about whether or not guardianship is necessary.
The court will need to see evidence of why there is a need for protection, such as voicemails, screenshots, and text messages, if the concern is mental health-related. If the concern is for an elderly person, then photographs of medication bottles and lists of other medications that the person has access to would be helpful.
If you have a loved one with an intellectual disability who cannot communicate on their own, psychological evaluations and reports can be very helpful to attorneys in understanding the individual’s needs and what kind of care they may need going forward.
What’s more, having this information can help create a more comprehensive plan for the individual’s care.