Guardianship & Conservatorship
Memphis Guardianship and Conservatorship Attorney
Sometimes, whether because of age or infirmity, it is necessary for one person to protect the property and interests of another. There may be a situation where guardianship of a child whose parents have been tragically lost, to taking over as conservator for an adult who is temporarily or permanently incapable of properly taking care of him or herself.
Whether court-ordered, described in a will, or contested and litigated, we can help you with matters of guardianship or conservatorship in the Memphis area.
Guardianship Over a Minor
A minor may not legally control some property, which means that a guardian needs to be appointed when inheritance or property is left to a child. Legal guardianship over a child's assets and property is not necessarily assumed even for a parent, so it is important to ensure that you contact a lawyer and petition a court for guardianship over a ward's property or inheritance as well as physical guardianship.
Particularly important if a child has lost a parent in an accident resulting in death benefits or financial court settlement, someone must be named guardian over the money or property until the child comes of age.
Our office is prepared to help you protect both life and property through guardianship.
Taking Over the Responsibilities for Another Adult
Sometimes, loved ones reach a point where for any number of reasons they are no longer in a position to care for themselves and their property. Reasons you might want to consider a conservatorship over another adult include:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Disability
- Dementia
- Substance abuse
Complete the probate/estate planning and administration case evaluation form.
A method for loved ones to permanently or temporarily take over legal and financial protections in the ward's best interest, conservatorships can be either uncontested or contested, where you petition the court to grant you conservatorship even against the ward’s wishes it very difficult for a person faced with a progressing disability to accept that he or she needs help. Other types of contested conservatorships include cases where more than one person believes he should be conservator, then the probate court must decide who is the most appropriate person to be appointed.
Along with being able to represent you in matters of conservatorship, as well as protecting you from an unwarranted petition, we can serve as guardian ad litem, which is a court-appointed licensed attorney charged with determining what is best for the party.
Contact us today for representation, counsel or advice on matters of guardianship and conservatorship. Our office is ready to assist you.
