Guardianships & Conservatorships

The law in Colorado allows those concerned about the well-being of an older adult to go to court and request either a guardianship or a conservatorship. A guardianship allows one adult to assume legal responsibility for the daily life of another adult, a choice which...

Finding yourself in a position where you have to make a difficult decision on how to care for your aging parents is undeniably difficult. You’re facing a role-reversal situation and the thought of your parents not being able to look after themselves is one no one...

Watching your parents age and lose their independence can be quite difficult. However, this is inevitable with age. If your parent is no longer able to care for themselves due to age-related complications or incapacitation, you may need to petition the court to...

As a young couple diligently doing your estate planning, you have a life insurance policy in place for your children. You’re in accord on who should rear the kids if the unimaginable occurs, and they’ve agreed to step up. You’ve covered all the bases, right? Maybe...

We all want the people we love to be vibrant and full of energy for as long as possible. However, as people age and lose the ability to care for themselves, they might need help. Fortunately, Colorado laws provide several legal avenues for this – among these is...

Some people use the terms guardianship and conservatorship interchangeably. While these two roles are similar, as they appoint someone to make decisions on behalf of a party that is incapable, they focus on different aspects of that person’s life.  Understanding the...

The idea behind guardianship can be divisive in some circles. There are people, especially those who are older or who struggle with significant health issues, that think of guardianships as unnecessary or even a way for the state, medical institutions or supportive...

Your elderly relatives have spent decades ensuring that you and the rest of the family are looked after. At some point, however, there will come a time when these roles need to be reversed. While elderly people are often still highly independent, they can also be...

Advanced age or medical conditions can compromise someone's ability to take care of themselves. Often, issues with financial matters are an early warning sign of someone's declining ability to live independently. It can be difficult for an older adult or someone...

If a guardian is chosen for an elderly individual who is incapacitated in some way, there could potentially be conflicts between what the two parties think is the best decision.  After all, that incapacitation may not mean that the elderly person is physically...