Guardianship & Conservatorship

Guardianship & Conservatorship

Guardianship and conservatorship mean that a person is legally appointed the guardian of a ward who is unable to make decisions for themselves any longer.

Becoming an appointed guardian or conservator can be a draining process during an emotional time. The guidance offered by an elder law practitioner can make the process much easier.

Receive support and step-by-step directions to obtaining guardianship, including ways to carry out decisions in the best interests of the ward.

Guardianship and conservatorship can be needed when a person is unable to make their own decisions any longer, perhaps due to an ongoing illness, disease, or disability. In this case, another person – usually a spouse or other member of the family – can be legally appointed the guardian or, depending on the state, the conservator responsible for the needs of the ward who is no longer capable. A guardian is appointed to make medical, financial, and other decisions for the ward.

As the likelihood of needing guardianship increases with age, elder law specializes in its legal proceedings. The request for guardianship usually comes after other less freedom-depriving approaches have already been tried and so can be an emotional and stressful process.

Elder law lawyers are able to provide advice and guidance for those seeking guardianship and conservatorship, helping to speed the process and explain legal matters. Due to the variety of responsibilities that an appointed guardian has, the understanding of guardianship provided by an elder law attorney is vital.

Being appointed as a guardian can be a difficult legal process. With professional and knowledgeable advice these difficulties can be reduced, allowing you to focus your energy on the person you care for rather than the courts.

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