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Guardianships and Conservatorships have received more media coverage than ever before, and a lot of us are asking why or when these become necessary. Here’s a story to explain it a bit more:
Doug’s 79 year-old mom, Mary, was just diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Until now, she’s been paying her bills and making her own doctor’s appointments. But she’s about to move into a skilled nursing facility, and the staff is asking Doug if he has both financial and medical powers of attorney for his mom to help make these decisions for her. He sighs, “No, I don’t.”
Doug needs to apply for both a Guardianship and Conservatorship over Mary. The Guardianship will allow him to make personal and health care decisions for his mom, and the Conservatorship appoints him to handle her finances. After he files a petition with the court, gathers paperwork, submit records, and attends a hearing, he’s now able to take care of his mom.
This is a common process to help individuals who are seeking the legal means to continue caring for the ones they love. If this is something your family is considering, but you’re not sure where to start, schedule a free consultation and we’ll determine if it’s the right path for you.
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