The court orders a guardian for anyone who is severely disabled, incompetent, or incapacitated and needs help to live safely. If the court desires to appoint someone you do not want to care for you or that other family disapprove of, you may contest the guardianship....
If you are an older adult, people may question your memory, sanity, and ability to lead an independent life. They may say you can no longer make decisions for yourself. However, we all have the right to decide our life path, whether good or bad. If others think they...
When individuals can no longer care for themselves, someone else can file a petition for guardianship. If necessary, the clerk of court will appoint a temporary guardian for the individual. A temporary guardianship only lasts until the clerk of court decides whether...
Check Out Our Webinar on Caregiver Burnout and the Role of Guardian. Holly Hight and Adam Hopler discuss some of the strategies and issues that you face as a caregiver from a practical standpoint and from the legal perspective in this informative webinar. Check it out...
In a Last Will and Testament, a parent can name guardians that they would want to care for their children if they both die. You need a plan for your children if the unimaginable happens. Learn more about the foster care system and other ways to set your children up...
