Category: Guardianship

Estate Planning Tools for Families with Children with Special Needs

Posted by Cheri Dorsey in Advance Directives, Beneficiaries, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Powers of Attorney, Special Needs Planning, Trusts
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Parents and guardians of children with special needs are keenly aware that they must take extra precautions to ensure that their child will continue to live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives after the parent or guardian passes away. To imagine a child with special needs carrying on without their current support system can be difficult […]

Caring for a Loved One with Dementia or Physical Limitations

Posted by Cheri Dorsey in Guardianship
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The challenges that caregivers face when attending to the needs of their loved ones with dementia or physical limitations cannot be understated. While every circumstance is different, the responsibilities of a caregiver can often lead to feelings of exhaustion, frustration, and despair. We all want what is best for our loved ones, but it can […]

What You Need To Know About Uncontested Guardianships

Posted by Cheri Dorsey in Guardianship, Powers of Attorney
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Guardianship is the court process of appointing someone as the guardian to manage the personal or financial affairs of a minor or an incapacitated adult. Once appointed and approved by the Court, the guardian is responsible for those matters which are assigned in the guardianship. The guardian may be responsible for making decisions related to […]