| Guardianships |
| Guardianship,sometimes
referred to as conservatorship, is a legal process, utilized
most often when a person is incapacitated such that s/he
can no longer make or communicate safe or sound decisions
about his/her person and/or property, or is susceptible to
fraud or undue influence. Because establishing a guardianship
may remove considerable rights from an individual, it should
only be considered after any alternatives to guardianship
have proven ineffective or are unavailable. |
Alternatives to Guardianship
might include durable powers of attorney, health care surrogates,
Living Trusts, jointly owned property, and representatives
or substitute payees. |
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Plenary (all delegable property and personal rights are removed)
- Limited (some delegable property
and/or personal rights are removed)
- Guardian of Property only
- can be plenary or limited
- Guardian of Person only -
can be plenary or limited
- Guardianship of Minor
- Voluntary Guardianship of
Property
- Guardian Advocate
- Guardian ad Litem
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| This
brief summary does not attempt to cover all of the aspects
of guardianship. Especially in your area where the law
and local court rules may vary from county to county, or from
state to state, it is a good idea to make inquires as to what
is appropriate for your specific circumstances. Consult
with Ms. Bowers about Guardianships, the Law and You. |
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