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Guardianship
Guardianship
Guardianship is the legal process by which the Superior Court may appoint an individual to act on someone else's behalf. There are generally three instances in which a guardianship is likely to become necessary. The first instance may occur when a minor child (less than 18 years of age) is without parents, and requires a legal guardian for his or her care and maintenance. The second situation is when a previously healthy individual suffers a debilitating injury or sickness that prevents them from effectively caring for his or her own person and estate, and that person has not previously done proper estate planning.
The third scenario is associated with the aging process, when an elderly individual begins to suffer the effects of dementia or other debilitating mental illnesses but may not recognize the level of help that he or actually requires. Although the process to establish each type of guardianship is the same, the issues involved are often quite different. At Pratt Boutillier Kirkevold & Farmer, PLLC, we have the experience necessary to ensure that the process is as simple and straightforward as possible to address the scenario you and your family are facing.