Who Becomes Guardian of a Minor When Parents Cannot Act?
When parents die, fall ill or are detained, a guardian of a minor is named by will, standby designation or court petition. How each route works.
Tag: Guardianship
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What Is a Conservatorship and When Is One Needed?
A conservatorship gives one person court-ordered authority over another adult's finances. What it covers, how it differs from guardianship and who needs one.
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Guardianship vs Power of Attorney: Which Does Your Family Need?
A power of attorney is signed by a person with capacity; a guardianship is imposed by a court. What each covers, what each costs and when both exist.
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When Does an Adult Need a Court-Appointed Guardian?
Courts appoint a guardian for an adult only when safe decisions are no longer possible and nothing less restrictive works. The test and the alternatives.