Guardianship

Guardianships are often necessary when a parent has worsened to such an extent that they cannot make financial or health care decisions on their behalf and there is no power of attorney or health care agent. It may also be that a power of attorney holder is abusing his/her role. In such cases, the Court must intercede and appoint someone to act on behalf of the ill parent.

The guardianship process can be a very confusing process and wrought with perils, especially if there are several people who want to become guardian. Even in a non-contested guardianship, there are a number of formalities that must be meet even before the Court even considers a guardianship petition.

In a contested guardianship process, it is absolutely critical that the petitioner know their rights to be appointed, what is necessary to overcome the burden of becoming appointed over someone with higher priority, issues with an emergency guardianship, responsibilities as guardian of the person and property, what rights they have on behalf of the disabled, when it is necessary to seek court approval, etc.

It is also very important to know what a guardian can and cannot do without the Court’s permission. Failure to abide by these rules can result in the Court removing the guardian, finding the guardian in contempt, or worse.

Let us serve as your advocate to protect your parent or relative.

 

 

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