Emergency guardianship rules for Hawaii and some other states prohibit a new family member from being granted guardianship unless a court finds that there is no other family member that can safely care for the person.However, there are some exceptions.In the case of children, a court can grant guardianship if the court finds there is…
A bill to legalize and regulate guardianship in Hawaii passed the state Senate and awaits Gov.David Ige’s signature.In the past two years, the state has passed an ordinance that allows people with serious medical conditions to appoint financial guardians to manage their own affairs.But a Hawaii bill that was recently approved by the state House…