by Amy Delaney | Mar 27, 2023 | Guardianship
Individuals with developmental disabilities who can’t make critical decisions or care for themselves in adulthood may need a guardianship or a conservatorship. Establishing a legal guardian is the job of the court, which appoints a person (guardian) to make...
by Lori Pulvermacher | Dec 20, 2021 | Elder Law, Guardianship
Being the guardian of an aging parent means accepting significant legal responsibility for their care. Parents may be expected to take care of their children, receive medical care, or make financial decisions on their behalf. Usually, guardians are family members who...
by Michael Delaney | Nov 30, 2020 | Elder Law, Guardianship
What is a guardianship? A guardianship is a protective legal proceeding for someone who is incapacitated and unable to manage his/her own affairs. Incapacitated means that the elder is no longer able to receive and evaluate information and communicate decisions. This...
by Michael Delaney | Sep 13, 2019 | Aging, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship
Your grandfather, Steven, can no longer make decisions on his own. A court appoints you to be Steven’s guardian of property, to help Steven manage his money. You become Steven’s “fiduciary.” The law now requires you to act to a high standard of good faith and honesty....
by Michael Delaney | Aug 30, 2019 | Aging, Elder Law, Guardianship, Nursing Homes
Families fight – there’s no way around it. Whether it’s over the last slice of pie at Thanksgiving dinner or what to do with Mom’s home after she passes, family arguments are unavoidable. When a loved one begins to lose capacity or passes away, emotions run high...
by Michael Delaney | Aug 29, 2019 | Attorney News, Elder Abuse and Exploitation, Elder Law, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Scams, Social Security, Special Needs
Elder mediation is the process of resolving a dispute that involves an elder and their family. Making decisions can be difficult, especially when you are deciding on behalf of someone else. Even when all the family is getting along well, you should expect to see some...
