Guardianship & Conservatorship
Comprehensive Estate Planning, Administration, Dispute And Litigation Services
Practice Areas:
Protecting the Vulnerable Elderly Adult
Understanding the purpose and protection available through a guardianship or
conservatorship is important when facing decisions related to the well-being of loved
ones who may be unable to make decisions independently or manage their financial
affairs. These proceedings may not be necessary if the vulnerable person has a good set of
disability documents, including an up-to-date legal power of attorney and health care
directives. Many vulnerable people do not have these documents, or there are difficulties
with the persons appointed as attorney in fact under such documents. Wool Landon’s
experienced team of attorneys is here to guide you through the complexities of
guardianships and conservatorships to help you make informed decisions for the care of
your elderly loved one. Although there are many situations that might require a guardian or conservator, Wool Landon focuses primarily on adults whose capacity has diminished due to age or illness.
Experienced Attorneys to Guide You
Guardianships (Also known as Guardian of the Person)
A guardianship is the process of a court appointing a legal guardian to ensure the physical welfare of
minors or adults unable to make housing, education and medical care decisions for
themselves.
Wool Landon helps clients establish guardianships for adults who are unable to make
these decisions for themselves due to physical or mental incapacity.
Conservatorships (Also known as Guardian of the Estate)
Conservatorships are needed when financial incapability issues make it difficult for an individual to
manage their own financial affairs. This is often the case with loss of capacity due to dementia or undue influence. Our attorneys specialize in creating tailored conservatorship plans that prioritize protection of the financial security and assets of elderly adults unable to manage their own financial affairs.
The Role of Appointed Guardians and Conservators are Determined by the Court
- Guardians make healthcare, residential and educational decisions
- Conservators may be authorized by the Court to:
- Pay bills, debts, and expenses
- Manage finances as specified by the court
- Make financial decisions in the best interest of your loved one
- A conservator will be asked to regularly report to the court on financial matters
- A conservator may be asked to obtain a bond
