Guardianships & Conservatorships
Does one of your loved ones lack the fundamental capacity to manage their own personal affairs or finances due to disability or other enduring circumstance? Do you worry that your loved one will not be able to take care of themselves without support?
If you have had these concerns, then a guardianship or conservatorship arrangement might be the solution for you. However, these arrangements must be carefully considered, as they require the assumption of significant responsibilities governed by extensive reporting requirements. Here at Chatuge Elder Law, we work closely with you so you can understand the implications of these arrangements and work hard to provide you with a comprehensive plan of action that allows you to care for those who matter most. Please read below to learn more about guardianship and conservatorship arrangements.
A guardianship is a very restrictive relationship wherein an individual whom the court deems lacks the total capacity to manage their own affairs is appointed a guardian to manage these affairs for them. Click here to learn more.
Similar to a guardianship, a conservatorship involves the restriction of an individual's rights. However, a conservatorship differs from a guardianship in that the conservator only manages the assets of the conservatee. Click here to learn more.