Guardianships & Conservatorships

Some people are in a position of legal authority over others. Parents and legal guardians of children get to make medical and educational decisions for those miners until they reach adulthood. However, adults with certain special needs and older adults experiencing...

It can be hard for older adults to let their children know they need support and even harder for them to give up their legal and medical autonomy. Guardianship is an important protection for aging adults struggling to handle their finances independently, but it can be...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...