How do I obtain guardianship for mother?

You can find a certified elder law attorney at www.nelf.org.

Because elder law is their specialty I have found that they are not as expensive as an attorney that has to do research to properly represent their clients. And most of them offer free consultations.

Good luck. Such a difficult journey.

What is the purpose of guardianship...and do I really need it for mom. She has nothing accept a house that she still pays for and bills...the few savings she has i spend for her daily needs and will spend for assisted living and home care if necessary

- Check the National Academy of of Elder Law Attorneys
- Findlaw.com (and then look for elder law and estate planning) Make sure that their caseload is mostly elder law (some list their percentages).

If it’s a pretty straightforward case, you can file for guardianship yourself in probate court. An attorney can make the process easier, so I would just keep calling attorneys until you find to help you.