Guardianships & Conservatorships

Becoming a Guardian or Conservator

When a person is unable to care for themselves or make financial or legal decisions on their own, another person can become their guardian or conservator. By obtaining guardianship or conservatorship, a person becomes able to take care of a loved one's affairs. If you would like to learn more about this process, Reinheimer Law Office is here for you. We can help you determine if these steps are right for you and your loved one.

Our law firm has many years of experience. We understand the importance of getting to know you and your family before making any critical decisions. We will help you choose the right path and guide you onto it.

Guardianships

A person can become a guardian of either a child or an adult. In cases involving adult guardianship, the adult has become incapacitated or ill to the extent that they are no longer able to make decisions entirely on their own. In cases involving guardianship of a minor, an adult is put in charge of the child.

Guardianship can be either full or limited. Full guardianship is more permanent, while limited guardianship may be established if a parent is incarcerated or otherwise unable to completely care for a child.

Conservatorships

A conservator is someone who is placed in charge of another person's finances. In elder law cases, the conservator can help with designating money for bills and other expenses for an adult unable to take these steps on their own. In the case of children, a conservator may watch after an inheritance so that it is not misused by the child. Conservatorship can involve power of attorney, trusts and other estate planning techniques