What are the Responsibilities of a Legal Guardian?
A guardian is someone who is appointed by the courts to assist another with their personal and medical affairs.
February 22, 2023
How the Guardianship Process Works
If you haven’t had any experience with guardianship for adults with dementia, it’s likely you don’t understand just how complex it is. You are not alone.
January 17, 2023
A Durable Power of Attorney is Essential
Without a power of attorney, your spouse, children or friends will probably have to petition the court to step in on your behalf.
December 29, 2022
The Responsibilities of Being a Guardian
You might be surprised at how many questions arise surrounding financial issues, legal arrangements and lifestyle choices.
December 14, 2022
Guardianship is a Valuable tool to Protect Loved Ones
A guardianship is a court-ordered relationship that is created to protect a person who is incapable of handling their estate or personal affairs. Guardianship law varies by state.
December 5, 2022
Make Sure Beneficiaries Are Selected Properly
Here are three smart moves to make when picking (or adjusting) your life insurance beneficiaries.
November 1, 2022
What Is the Purpose of a Guardian?
A frequent concern for those with aging loved ones is the future need for guardianship. Unfortunately, the concept of guardianship can be confusing and overwhelming.
October 18, 2022
Less Restrictive Alternatives to Guardianship
Although laws vary from state to state, every state requires that less restrictive alternatives be considered before invoking a guardianship. These might include such vehicles as limited guardianships, powers of attorney or assisted decision-making agreements.
September 27, 2022
The Risks of Creating Your Own Estate Plan
Even Consumer Reports suggests working with an experienced estate planning attorney to make sure documents are correctly prepared.
September 7, 2022
There are Alternatives to Guardianship
We all want to protect vulnerable people from harm. However, taking away all their rights usually isn’t the place to start. Instead, there are several less severe options that could be the right way to go.
August 2, 2022