Guardianships

It it seems that an individual is not competent to protect his or her finances or self, families may consider petitioning the courts to establish a guardianship. Guardianship may be necessary if a parent or loved one never carried out a durable power of attorney and an advance directive, and deteriorates to the point of being unable to do so.

There are two types of guardianship: guardian of the person and guardian of the property. Petitioning for guardianship does have drawbacks. It can be costly and time-consuming. In order to petition for guardianship, you need to have a two physicians certify that the individual "lacks capacity" to make financial and/or personal decisions. An attorney needs to be hired to file the petition and follow the guardianship process.

If you or a loved one needs guidance or representation in regards to a guardianship, call VanDerGinst Law at 1-866-843-7367 or click here for a FREE online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your injury case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. So please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.