Guardianship
Guardianship is a court process with the goal of safeguarding and managing the property and/or medical care of a person who is unable to do so. The execution of powers of attorney before the onset of cognitive impairment often prevents the need for a court-appointed guardian. A significant part of my practice involves representing families of an adult who requires the appointment of a guardian to make health and safety decisions for themselves, called a “Guardian of the Person.” I also represent families where a disabled adult requires a court appointed guardian to manage their property of a disabled person…
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