Guardianship

Watching your parents age can be an extremely difficult and deeply emotional process, particularly when you begin to notice changes that affect their ability to care for themselves or manage their personal affairs. Whether your concern is tied to declining memory, physical frailty, or vulnerability to financial exploitation, there may come a time when a parent needs more help than informal support can provide. In Indiana, one of the most effective legal tools available for protecting an aging … [Read more...] about Is It Time to Consider Guardianship Over My Parent in Indiana?

Choosing the right guardian for your minor children in your Last Will and Testament is one of the most critical decisions you will make as a parent. The person you select will be responsible for your children’s upbringing, including their education, health, and overall well-being, should something happen to you. This is not a decision to be taken lightly. With that in mind, the Indianapolis attorneys at Frank & Kraft discuss how to choose the right guardian for your minor … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Right Guardian for Your Minor Children

As your parents age, you may notice the signs of physical and/or mental deterioration. You may even reach a point at which you are concerned that a parent cannot safely remain alone without some type of supervision and/or cannot safely make financial decisions. Adult guardianship may be the best option if you are concerned about your parent’s physical, emotional, or financial safety. In Indiana, the guardianship process is designed to protect the rights and well-being of vulnerable adults, … [Read more...] about An Overview of Adult Guardianship in Indiana

As your parents age, they may succumb to health and cognitive issues that impair their ability to manage daily tasks and make important decisions. When it becomes clear that a parent needs assistance and/or supervision, adult guardianship has long been considered the solution. Guardianship, however, can often be restrictive and can cause resentment because of the loss of freedom and autonomy. Fortunately, there are several alternatives to adult guardianship that may provide the necessary support … [Read more...] about Exploring Alternatives to Adult Guardianship for Aging Parents

As the population of older Americans continues to grow at a historic rate, more and more children, grandchildren, and other family members find themselves in the position of caregiver to an aging family member in an effort to avoid the need for nursing home care. Family caregivers frequently face physical and mental exhaustion as they try to balance a job outside the home, the needs of their immediate family, and their duties and responsibilities as a caregiver. In addition, family caregivers … [Read more...] about Legislation May Provide Financial Relief to Family Caregivers

Deciding to petition to become your parent’s Guardian is never an easy decision to make. It often feels as though you are taking away your parent’s independence. If you truly believe your parent needs a Guardian, however, and you fail to step up and become that Guardian, your parent could suffer serious and irreparable physical, mental, or financial harm. Keep in mind though that if you move forward with a guardianship petition, someone may object to your appointment. To help prepare you, the … [Read more...] about Can Someone Object to My Appointment as My Parent’s Guardian?

Watching your parent struggle with the physical and/or mental deterioration that accompanies the aging process can be extremely difficult. Nevertheless, making the decision to seek guardianship over your parent can be a heart-wrenching decision. It may feel like doing so will take away your parent’s freedom and independence. To help you decide how to proceed, an Indianapolis adult guardianship attorney at Frank & Kraft discusses why you should consider guardianship for your parent. What … [Read more...] about Why Should I Consider Guardianship for My Parent?

It may be difficult to envision a future where you are incapacitated and unable to care for yourself and/or manage your own affairs; however, the reality is that it could happen.  If that does come to pass, a loved one may be forced to petition for guardianship over you if you failed to consider the possibility. Proper estate planning now can ensure that you get to choose to whom you hand over authority instead of letting a court decide. An Indianapolis elder law attorney at Frank & … [Read more...] about Can I Do Anything Now to Avoid Guardianship When I Am Older?

As an adult child, watching your parent deteriorate physically and/or mentally can be heart-wrenching. If you are lucky, your parent will deteriorate slowly and never completely lose control of his/her faculties. Sometimes, however, a parent’s physical and mental condition reaches a point at which you may need to step in and take control to prevent serious injury or victimization. If you find yourself at that point with your parent, it may be time to consider petitioning for guardianship over … [Read more...] about Indianapolis estate planning attorneys

The matter of guardianship is something to take into consideration when you are planning your estate. It can come into play under a couple of different scenarios. Topics covered in this whitepaper include: Minor ChildrenAdult GuardianshipDurable Powers of Attorney Click here to read the whole article or download the PDF. … [Read more...] about Free Report: What is a Guardianship in Indiana?