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Guardianship

Guardianship involves a legal proceeding whereby a person who lacks the ability to make decisions for himself or herself is declared incapacitated by the court and another person is appointed by the court to make those decisions for that person.  Some of the common types of decision-making power that can be granted to a guardian include decisions on whether to enter into contracts, how to spend money, health care decisions, and even where to live.  While there are many rights that can be granted to a guardian, there are some that cannot be given to a guardian such as the right to vote.  Legally appointed guardians are issued papers by the court known as "Letters of Guardianship."  The Letters of Guardianship are the legal proof of the guardianship that is shown to others to prove which rights the guardian can exercise on behalf of the incapacitated person. 

If you believe that a loved one is incapacitated and their best interests would be served by the appointment of a legal guardian, give our office a call for a free initial telephone consultation.












The information provided on this page is intended to be for educational purposes only and in no way establishes an attorney-client relationship or provides legal advice.  Upon information and belief, the information provided on this page is accurate as of September 1, 2008.  Since family law statutes and rules change frequently, please consult an attorney before relying on the information contained in this page.