[general_re]

Can a father's counsel represent his child in a case involving incest by the father?

Oh, I see - we'll justify universal mandatory counsel by defining conflict of interest so broadly that nobody can possibly hope to avoid running afoul of it. Are you sure this is the peg you wanna hang your hat on?

[AndrewC]

Oh, I see - we'll justify universal mandatory counsel by defining conflict of interest so broadly that nobody can possibly hope to avoid running afoul of it.

The right to counsel is mandatory because the law states it. Surely "(g) To be properly educated. " is something that a guardian would consider for the well-being of the incapacitated person yet it is explicitly mentioned in the law. Why?

The law doesn't say the incapacitated person must live in court. It mandates the right to counsel.