GUARDIANSHIP/

                   CONSERVATORSHIP

Dr. Van Kleeck has performed hundreds of in-home evaluations to determine guardianship and/or conservatorship.  If an elder is considered incapacitated, a  medical certificate is completed on-site and given to the appropriate person.

 TESTAMENTARY COMPETENCE

Dr. Van Kleeck travels to an attorney's office on the day a will is to be signed to determine if  the elder has, testamentary capacity.   Dr. Van Kleeck determines whether or not the elder, at the time of making the will, had a psychiatric disorder, a medical condition,  a cognitive impairment, or, had undue influence (manipulation,deception, intimidation by others) which could affect the elder's ability to make a will.  In addition, the evaluation considers whether or not the elder, at the time of making the will, had the capacity to understand, know, or recognize:

• That a will is being made
• The extent of his or her estate or property
• Potential heirs ( beneficiaries) of the estate and whether or not psychiatric or medical conditions impaired the elder's ability to recognize or identify close relatives and friends
• The manner in which the will is made and distribution of the elder's property.

Adult siblings often disagree about the extent of their parents's memory impairment and the best course of action to help their parent.  Dr. Van Kleeck performs  an extensive evaluation of the elder and then helps the family to resolve differences and implement appropriate services and treatment. 

EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

Dr. Van Kleeck is available for urgent matters where the elder may need to be immediately hospitalized against his/her wishes due to extreme safety concerns.  Dr. Van Kleeck will arrange for emergency hospitalization on a geriatric psychiatry unit and provide a Section 12 for involuntary transportation.

 WHO CALLS DR. VAN KLEECK?

• Elder Law Attorneys
• Mystic Valley Elder Services
• Minuteman Senior Services
• Montachusett Home Care
• Elder Services of Merrimack
• Elder Services of Worcester 
• Springwell Protective Services
• Families 

Finally, Dr. Van Kleeck not only provides a typed report before leaving the attorney's office, but has also signed wills as a witness. 

Appointments are usually arranged within a week and are performed in a variety of settings including private homes, attorney's offices, assisted living facilities, and nursing  homes. 

Written report given on the day of service.