Guardianship
Guardianship is when the court designates a legal guardian for the person, their property or both. In the instance of guardianship of a child, a probate guardian is responsible for the child’s well-being and/or property until he or she reaches the age of 18. Guardianship may also refer to decisions regarding a person or the property of a person who has been declared incapacitated or is soon to be incapacitated. Third, it may refer to legal guardianship over the well-being or property of individuals with developmental disabilities or who are no longer able to take care for themselves because of lifelong development issues. There are two types of probate guardianship:
Guardianship of the Estate
This type of guardianship involves the regulation of an individual’s income, money, and property. It may also involve taking on the responsibility of debt management and other financial affairs;
Guardianship of the Person
This type of guardianship is set up when a person is assigned the responsibility to care for the physical wellbeing of an incapacitated individual. The guardian assumes responsibility of ensuring the individual is properly taken care of and is involved in important decision making for said individual.
Our staff is experienced and qualified in dealing with the issue of Guardianship in a number of different legal situations. While establishment of guardianships and conservatorships require considerable time and effort, other procedural requirements exist after appointment of guardianship and conservatorship. Our firm can not only help you present the best evidence for the necessity of a guardian or conservator, but can help you continue to maintain compliance with the court’s directives, including the annual reporting required. We are dedicated to making sure that the needs of the individual and/or family are met.
Contact us to find out more about how we can help you with Probate Guardianship and related services.
Guardianship of the Estate
This type of guardianship involves the regulation of an individual’s income, money, and property. It may also involve taking on the responsibility of debt management and other financial affairs;
Guardianship of the Person
This type of guardianship is set up when a person is assigned the responsibility to care for the physical wellbeing of an incapacitated individual. The guardian assumes responsibility of ensuring the individual is properly taken care of and is involved in important decision making for said individual.
Our staff is experienced and qualified in dealing with the issue of Guardianship in a number of different legal situations. While establishment of guardianships and conservatorships require considerable time and effort, other procedural requirements exist after appointment of guardianship and conservatorship. Our firm can not only help you present the best evidence for the necessity of a guardian or conservator, but can help you continue to maintain compliance with the court’s directives, including the annual reporting required. We are dedicated to making sure that the needs of the individual and/or family are met.
Contact us to find out more about how we can help you with Probate Guardianship and related services.