If you've watched how the conservatorships of some high-profile individuals have worked out in recent years, you might think that once they're in place, there's no way to terminate them. That's not the case, though. A conservatee and their prospective conservator must...
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3 reasons you might need a guardianship to support a loved one
The idea of a guardianship makes many people feel uneasy. Plenty of concerned and loving adult children of aging parents delay seeking a likely necessary guardianship because they don't want to limit their parents' independence or damage their relationship. It is easy...
How to deal with the after-effects of a loved one’s catastrophic accident
You have always been a responsible person. You and your spouse did all your estate-planning when your children were small and updated matters accordingly over the years when necessary. But something completely unexpected occurred that set your carefully laid estate...
Protect your elderly loved one with these 4 tips
Whether your elderly loved one is living at home or in a nursing home, they are going to be exposed to scams and situations where others try to take advantage of them. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for the elderly to be taken advantage of, so it’s important for...
3 nightmares that a guardianship protects your parents from
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...
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...
Planning for the end of a special needs trust is important
A special needs trust is a crucial tool that allows parents and other caregivers to provide structured financial support for a loved one with special needs. People often use significant assets to fund a special needs trust while simultaneously restricting how the...
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...