Category Archives: Guardianship
Guardianship For Elderly Relatives In New York State
Watching your loved ones age and become elderly can cause anxiety for everyone, especially if they are becoming less able to take care of themselves. It can feel as though there is no right answer for this problem, or at least no answer that allows them autonomy in their lives. However, in the right… Read More »
5 Things to Know About Guardianship Cases Involving Older Adults
Realizing that your elderly parent or other elderly relative is struggling to make important decisions as a result of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, it could be time to find out about adult guardianships. An adult guardianship can allow you to protect your elderly loved one’s interests when that person is incapacitated…. Read More »
When Is It Appropriate to End a Guardianship for an Adult with Developmental Disabilities?
In New York, a guardianship may be established for a developmentally disabled person who reaches adulthood. A parent commonly seeks appointment as guardian, which allows them to continue managing the person and property of their child into adulthood. At the same time, however, the child does retain certain basic legal rights, including the ability… Read More »
Six Things You Need to Know About Adult Guardianships in New York
If you have a loved one who has lost the ability to make healthcare and financial decisions due to a cognitive or physical limitation, you need to understand how a guardianship works and whether it’s right for your situation. Often, people end up needing guardianships because they failed to plan appropriately, while other times… Read More »
Possible Disputes in a Guardianship
Guardianship and Disputes A guardianship is a legal relationship created by court of law between an assigned guardian and a person who becomes a “ward.” It is a powerful resource and can be quite effective in the area of elder care and asset planning. The guardianship usually covers an incapacitated adult or sometimes a… Read More »
Guardianships: An Overview
Caring for an elderly parent, grandparent or friend who has lost their mental capacity can be a difficult undertaking. This is especially the case when the elderly individual cannot be trusted to make sound financial and personal care decisions. The implementation of a guardianship is one of the best courses of action to help… Read More »