http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/guardianship.html Avvo.com - Guardianship Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-avoid-a-living-probate 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! Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:33:21 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-get-guardianship-of-an-adult-in-illinois 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. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:45:16 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-is-a-limited-conservatorship What are, who needs, and where to find more info on limited conservatorships. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:26:08 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/standby-guardianship The Piece Missing From Most Estate Plans Thu, 21 May 2009 16:40:12 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/establishing-a-guardianship 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. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:42:50 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-nominate-a-guardian-for-your-minor-children Let’s get your Nomination of Guardian completed for your children; it’s a simple but important document that all parents should have. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:44:56 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/managing-someones-affairs-under-a-guardianship 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. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:42:21 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/leaving-money-to-minors-and-avoiding-guardianship-proceedings-in-illinois 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. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:51:49 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/petitioning-for-guardianship-in-washington-state 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. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:01:15 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/appointing-guardian-minor-children 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. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:40:19 PDT