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My 66 year old brother is mentally ill (bipolar disorder) and has addiction issues. He’s not making good decisions for himself anymore, so he needs to go into assisted living, although he doesn’t want to. My sister(s) and I are considering seeking emergency guardianship. Would we become liable for his debts? What are potential risks to us that we should be aware of?
Guardians are not liable for the debts of the person they are taking care of simply because they are guardian. Having said that, if you sign a contract and that contract has language making you personally liable, it would be possible.
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