Guardianship can seem like a punishment to an older adult still desiring independence, but that isn't an accurate perception of guardianship. Guardianship is actually a powerful tool that helps concerned family members or even strangers step up and help protect...
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Guardianships & Conservatorships
What happens if someone is given conservatorship over me?
As a child, you probably dreamed about the day you became an adult and escaped your parents’ authority. Once you turned 18 years old, you could make your own decisions on how you spent your money and what you did with your life. However, a court could decide to take...
Guardianships for those with mental health issues
Minor children are generally dependent on their parents for basic necessities and the management of their care. Parents can make decisions on behalf of their minor child, from what school they should go to, to what medical care they should receive, because young...
Do you have a plan for after a child with special needs turns 18?
Watching your child grow and mature can be very rewarding, especially as they grow ever-closer to adulthood and start making decisions that will shape their future lives. Unfortunately, if you have a child with special needs, their increasing age can also be a cause...
New parents need to consider guardianship
Becoming a parent for the first time is life-changing. From now on, you need to make decisions remembering that someone is dependent upon you. They will remain so for the next 18 years. As hard as it may seem, you need to plan for the possibility that you might not...
When vulnerable, beloved Coloradans are victimized
Tragically, the vulnerability of people with intellectual disabilities or mental health diagnoses to physical and emotional abuse by people in authority has been in the media lately. Following the disturbing news of George Floyd, the spotlight is also being shone on...
Ginsburg’s legacy for Coloradans with developmental disabilities
At our law firm, we support people with intellectual disabilities and other impairments and their families in a wide range of legal issues. We provide guidance and legal services to meet the immediate and future needs of those with disabilities and their loved ones....
Caretakers of elderly people should know about COVID-19-related fraud
Guardians, conservators, family members, trustees and others who care for elders, those with disabilities and other people with vulnerabilities are wise to understand and be prepared to put protections in place against fraudulent scams related to COVID-19. Financial...
Britney Spears asks LA court for changes in her conservatorship
“Say hello to the girl that I amYou’re going to have to see through my perspectiveI need to make mistakes just to learn who I amAnd I don’t want to be so … protectedThere must be another wayCause I believe in taking chances …But my life...
Investigate whether your disabled child may be eligible for SSI benefits
At our law firm, we represent families who have kids with a variety of disabilities. From the time of diagnosis, legal issues present themselves concerning asset management that will need to continue throughout the disabled child’s life to preserve their...
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