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  1. Guardianship

    Mark Richard Iverson

    A guardianship action is filed for a number of reasons. Any time there is a person who is incapacitated and requires a competent adult to make medical or financial decisions... more

  2. 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing A Guardian

    Nicole E Kinsey

    Naming only permanent guardians.. Usually parents name permanent guardians for their minor children in their Wills. While this is a good thing to do, it does not fully protect your children in the... more

  3. Guardianships

    Mary Anne Vance

    Washington State has a detailed guardianship law designed to protect incapacitated persons. There are many safeguards in this process and attorneys are generally involved as the procedure is complex... more

  4. Massachusetts Probate Court Rule 29B:

    Howard M Lewis

    Written notice of a hearing on a petition for a temporary conservatorship or guardianship shall be given at least seven (7) days in advance of said hearing, as follows: (1) Temporary Guardianship of... more

  5. Massachusetts Probate Court Rule 29B:

    Howard M Lewis

    Written notice of a hearing on a petition for a temporary conservatorship or guardianship shall be given at least seven (7) days in advance of said hearing, as follows: (1) Temporary Guardianship of... more

  6. Massachusetts Probate Court Rule 29B:

    Howard M Lewis

    Written notice of a hearing on a petition for a temporary conservatorship or guardianship shall be given at least seven (7) days in advance of said hearing, as follows: (1) Temporary Guardianship of... more

  7. Guardianship Overview

    Avvo Staff

    A guardianshipalso called a conservatorshipallows an adult to make medical or financial decisions for a child or incapacitated adult. In the case of a child, a guardian is someone who cares for a... more

  8. Guardianships FAQ

    Mary Anne Vance

    What is a Guardianship? A Guardianship is a Court approved arrangement that is useful when a person cannot manage their own financial or personal affairs. The Court sees Guardianship as a last resort... more

  9. California Guardianship

    Rebekah Ryan Main

    Guardianship is a court proceeding in which a judge gives someone who is not the parent: custody of a child, or the power to manage the child's property (called "estate"), or both. Usually... more

  10. Guardianship 101

    Cortney Harrison Bethmann

    Guardianship is a fairly complicated legal proceeding but can be necessary and beneficial in the right circumstances. Essentially, guardianship removes certain rights and responsibilities from one... more

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