How Can You Avoid Needing a Guardianship?

In the event that a loved one becomes unable to care for themselves, you may need to get a legal guardianship for them. However, this situation is not an absolute certainty, and with the right preparation, you may avoid the need for a guardianship entirely. But how...

Who Can Become a Guardian, and How Do You Become One?

If you have a loved one that cannot, for one reason or another, care for themselves, you may need to seek a guardianship to ensure they are taken care of. However, many people hesitate at seeking a guardianship, in part because they do not know if they are qualified...

How Does the Court Decide Who Becomes a Guardian?

The responsibility of becoming a loved one’s legal guardian is enormous, but even more confusing to some people is how they become a guardian in the first place. You can make the application to the court to become someone’s guardian, but the court may decide to pick...

What is the Fiduciary Duty of a Guardian?

When someone is appointed to become another person’s guardian, they are expected to fulfill what is known as a fiduciary duty towards their new ward. This duty has a number of important legal implications, which are meant to ensure the welfare of the ward is...
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