What do you mean by Guardianship Attorney and the process of Guardianship?

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What Do You Mean By The Term Guardianship?

ďƒźGuardianship is a legal relationship which is created when a person or institution named in a will or assigned by the court to take care of minor children or incompetent adults. ďƒźThe term "guardian" may also refer to someone who is appointed to care for and/or handle the affairs of a person who is incompetent or incapable of administering his/her affairs.


What is an Adult Guardianship?

ďƒ˜ Adult Guardianship refers to those statutes which make investigation into the ability of an adult to manage his/her person or affairs. ďƒ˜ If The Court or jury finds that an adult cannot manage affairs, adult guardianship law provides legal process to appoint a guardian of the person and a guardian of the estate.



What Is an Elderly Guardianship?

o Elderly guardianship, is also known as elderly conservatorship. o It is a legal relationship created when a court appoints an individual to care for an elderly person who is no longer able to care for himself or herself.


What Is The Role Of An Elderly Guardianship Attorney?

o A Guardian has a duty of care towards the elderly person. In plain terms, this means that the guardian must put the interests of the elderly person first. o The guardian may have many responsibilities, such as deciding where the elderly person will live, how to keep the elderly person healthy, how to prepare a budget based on the elderly person's finances, and how to arrange for recreation and social contact.


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