Q: My niece acquired guardianship for my father and I want to contest it.
Last year, I was told that my 25-year old niece somehow acquired legal guardianship for my father who 87 years old and is in a nursing home. She will not allow me to visit him and won't tell me why. She will not answer phone calls, and my letter to her was not answered. I have never had problems with my father and don't understand why my niece has taken this approach. I live and work in California but have travelled to North Carolina to deal with this matter in person.
A: I hardly see how she could prevent you from seeing your father unless she simply won't tell you where he is and if you don't know where he is, that is likely a big part of the reason why she is the guardian and not you. While you are in North Carolina, you should likely consult with a local attorney who can review your specific situation in detail and lay out your options for you. Best of luck.
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