Common Mistakes With Guardianship

To take on the responsibilities of a guardian is a vital role and one of exceptional trust and responsibility. Read on to learn more about avoiding some common mistakes. Essentially there are two roles a guardian may undertake. Guardianship of property of guardianship of a person. Each is different. A court may appoint an individual…

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How To Choose A Guardian For Your Child

No parent wants to think about what will happen to their child in the event of the untimely death of one or both spouses. Unfortunately, unexpected events can happen, and they need to be planned for. Every parent can take steps to provide for their child’s future care. Choosing the right potential guardian is a…

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Conservatorship Vs. Guardianship

Is conservatorship or guardianship appropriate for your situation? Discover how the two terms vary and what each involves. When it comes to the ins and outs of substitute decision-making, there is usually confusion relating to the words “conservatorship” and “guardianship.” A lot of this confusion comes in the fact that there is not any one…

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Why Name Guardians? Give Your Spouse Peace of Mind

Being a parent, you probably find yourself quietly adoring your child’s latest accomplishment—getting a home run, taking on chess, nailing her geometry test, and on and on. But do you spend sufficient time thinking about adore would bring up your child when you were no longer around? Those accomplishments you admire are a team effort,…

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Things to Consider When Choosing a Guardian

Guardianships and conservatorships are put in place for those that require representatives to manage their personal affairs. People that are debilitated or otherwise disabled, and as a result cannot make important decisions in relation to their care, financials, and other aspects of their life, might come under the care of a guardian legally. This relationship…

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When Is Guardianship Necessary?

When you are caring for a child, you might not have thought about establishing a legal guardianship, but it’s a significant step towards guaranteeing the laws are going to work in your favor in safeguarding the best interest of the child. You might find yourself inquiring about, “When is guardianship necessary?” This frequently asked question…

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Choosing a Guardian for Your Child

Having children adds a new and great significant scope to your estate plan. When all of a child’s legal parents have died or are debilitated, and never made arrangements for such emergencies, the child must be placed with a new family. This is a significantly troublesome process for the child, even if the new family…

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Guardianship of Minors

Parents are generally a minor’s default legal guardians. In itself, parents are responsible for decision making to develop or maintain their child’s well-being. Often, on the other hand, a child’s parents can’t take the role as guardians, so a child might require someone other than their parents to make legal decisions for them. In this…

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Temporary vs. Testamentary Guardianship

A guardian is an individual appointed by a court to make legal decisions for individual’s unable to make decisions on their own. This typically refers to minors (under eighteen years of age), mentally disabled adults, and older individuals. The two primary kinds of guardianship, temporary and testamentary, can be confusing because of their similar names.…

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Guardianship of Disabled or Incapacitated Persons

A guardianship is a vital legal instrument that enables one individual or entity permission for making decisions for another — their ward. Courts are delegated with determining guardianships, and they usually appoint guardians in instances of an individual’s incapacity or ailment. For instance, maybe a person is put into a coma because of a car…

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