Helping to provide guardians with a wealth of knowledge and assistance
Resources
Legal Resources
Lawyer Referral Service - When you need guidance on selecting and hiring a qualified, conveniently located attorney for your legal issue, look no further than NH Lawyer Referral Service.
The National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER) - The National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER) provides the legal services and aging and disability communities with the tools and resources they need to serve older adults with the greatest economic and social needs.
Disability Rights Center of NH - Guardianship and Less Restrictive Alternatives
NH Judicial Branch Probate Division - Petitioning for guardianship and resources
NH Court Self-Help Center - The NH Court Self-Help Center will assist you in resolving any questions or issues you may have as you go forward through the judicial system. The Center provides basic, practical information about the New Hampshire court system, how it works, and what the procedures are for bringing a case to court. The Center also provides videos and information on representing yourself in court, how to obtain a lawyer, legal definitions, and what to expect at a court hearing.
NH DHHS Long Term Care Ombudsman - The Office of the Ombudsman is dedicated to maintaining an environment that supports the civil rights of all served. The Office of the Ombudsman is not a substitute or replacement for normal complaint resolution. The goal is to ensure that existing systems are effective and that they resolve differences fairly.
NH DHHS Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services Elder Abuse Reporting - The Adult Protection Law requires any person who has a reason to believe that a vulnerable adult has been subjected to abuse, neglect, exploitation or self-neglect to make a report immediately to the Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services (BEAS). Call (603) 271-7014 or toll free from within NH at 1-800-949-0470. You can also report adult abuse of neglect by sending an e-mail to APSCentralintake@dhhs.nh.gov.
Benefits
Social Security Administration Representative Payee Guide - A guide providing you with the assistance you need to fulfill your duties as representative payee.
NH Department of Health and Human Services
NH Easy - Apply for cash and food assistance, long-term care assistance, and supplemental medical insurance.
Guardian Support
National Guardianship Association - Standards of Practice for Guardians and helpful resources.
The Center for Guardianship Excellence - The Center for Guardianship Excellence conducts research and training on subjects important to guardians and their clients. We offer self-paced learning experiences, live events, and useful job aids to enhance the practice of great guardianship. New content is added monthly.
Making Medical Decisions for Someone Else - This handbook can guide you through medical decisions you may have to make and provide you with additional resources for more information.