Protecting your rights and estate
Dementia has become a real issue in our society, and this makes the issue of adult guardianship important to many families. It is no longer good practice to turn our heads and pretend that our aging loved ones can make their own decisions or giving them space to be the adults they are.
Sometimes we must act to help preserve the autonomy of our aging families while keeping them safe and protecting their assets. Guardianship is often the only way to do that. Once a man, twice a child is real, and we must all be prepared to step in to help our aging family and friends.
Additional Information
In a Guardianship matter a court gives a person or an organization the right to make decisions for another person who may be intellectually or developmentally disabled or legally determined to be incapacitated and is unable to make his/her own decisions. Guardianship can be for a child or an adult. When someone is unable to take care of their personal and/or property needs, guardianship may be warranted.
GUARDIANSHIP
What is guardianship?
Guardianship is a legal process where a court appoints an individual (the guardian) to make decisions for someone who is unable to manage their own affairs due to age, disability, or incapacity.
Who can be appointed as a guardian?
A guardian can be a family member, friend, or professional guardian appointed by the court, based on the best interests of the person needing care.
What responsibilities does a guardian have?
The responsibilities of a guardian is dictated by the language in the court order, the specific duties outlined in the court order becomes the duties of the guardian. These duties can change but must be done by court order. Generally, however, a guardian may be responsible for making decisions regarding the personal, medical, and financial affairs of the person under guardianship, ensuring their well-being and protection.
Protecting the Well-Being of Loved Ones