If you suffer an illness or injury that leaves you unable to care for yourself, you’ll need someone to handle your affairs on your behalf. This is when a guardian and/or a conservator would be appointed for you. What’s the difference between the two? A guardian is a person who’s appointed by the court to take care of your personal interests and day-to-day care. Some of the things a guardian might decide for you are where you’ll live and what kind of medical care you’ll receive. A guardian is … [Read more...] about What's the Difference Between a Guardian and a Conservator?
Guardianship
Can I Object to Conservatorship?
If family members feel that you are no longer able to care for yourself, they may petition the court to appoint a guardian – typically called a conservator – to look out for your best interests. If the court grants this petition, the conservator would then be responsible for making personal and financial decisions on your behalf. You can however, object to the appointment and there are some rights you retain even after a conservator has been appointed: being present during the hearing if … [Read more...] about Can I Object to Conservatorship?
Q&A: Choosing A Guardian for Children of Multiple Marriages
If you’re a parent, you want to make sure you’ve provided for your children in the event you die while your kids are still minors. Part of doing this is to make a will appointing a guardian for your children. Sometimes, though, there are special complications that can make choosing a guardian especially difficult. If you have children from multiple marriages for example, you may be wondering how to choose a single guardian for all your kids. In some cases, this is not a difficult decision. … [Read more...] about Q&A: Choosing A Guardian for Children of Multiple Marriages
