Guardianship Legal Guides (12 found)

Written by Avvo Staff
A guardianship–also called a conservatorship–allows 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 child in the long term without adopting the child.
4 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted in Guardianship about 1 year ago.

Written by Diane Marie Ainsworth
Often parents and grandparents purchase life insurance and open bank accounts and put the names of minor children on them as beneficiaries. Sometimes a will may provide that a share of the assets be given to a minor. Without more, this common mistake can be costly.
4 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in Guardianship 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by John S. Palmer
Once a guardianship is established, the court has continuing oversight over the affairs of the Ward until the guardianship is terminated. The following is a general discussion of the duties and responsibilities of a legal guardian.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Guardianship 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by John S. Palmer
A Guardianship is a court proceeding whereby one can obtain the legal right to make decisions regarding the property and/or personal affairs of another. A Guardianship is similar to a Power of Attorney in that they both deal with substitute decision making.
Posted in Guardianship 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Michael J. Helfand
If you are worried that a family member is unable to care for themselves due to mental deterioration or illness, you may be wondering if you can be appointed as their guardian. This guide explains the types of guardianship and how to go about getting guardianship in Illinois.
Posted in Guardianship 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Michael Ian Werner
The Piece Missing From Most Estate Plans
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Estate Planning 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania

Written by Charity Anastasio
Properly executed power of attorney documents can help avoid a guardianship proceeding, but sometimes the person is already incapacitated or will not have capacity to grant guardianship. Petitioning for guardianship can be the best last resort choice in Washington State. The process follows.
6 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Avvo Staff
The process of choosing a potential guardian for your children may not be easy, but the peace of mind that comes from it will make the effort worthwhile.
4 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in Guardianship about 1 year ago.

Written by Susan Denise Nattrass
Let’s get your Nomination of Guardian completed for your children; it’s a simple but important document that all parents should have.
2 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Guardianship 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Sondra Ellyn Bennaeim
What are, who needs, and where to find more info on limited conservatorships.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Guardianship 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by William D Sommerness
Most people think of Probate as the process used after someone dies. There is another process used while people are still living that is known as "Living Probate" and a full understanding of what it might mean for you and your family can be a real incentive to do your own estate planning!
Posted in Guardianship about 1 month ago. Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Written by Avvo Staff
Elder law includes all legal issues that affect the elderly and infirm, including Medicare/Medicaid, healthcare planning, guardianship, estate planning, wills and trusts, powers of attorney, age discrimination, living wills, life insurance, reverse mortgages, nursing homes, and elder abuse.
9 of 12 users found this helpful. Posted in Elder Law about 1 year ago.