What Is a Guardianship?
Guardianship is a legal action where the court deems an adult an incapacitated person and appoints someone, the guardian, to make decisions about the care and finances of the individual.
Ethan Huizenga October 20, 2021
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What’s the Difference between a Conservatorship and a Guardianship?
The conservator is court appointed and may be responsible for financial decisions, such as retirement planning, the purchase or sale of property and the movement of any other financial assets.
Ethan Huizenga October 14, 2021
What Should I Know about Powers of Attorney?
Many people have signed at least one power of attorney in their life. A power of attorney, which names a trusted family member, friend or advisor as your “attorney-in-fact” to control your assets, is meant to be used, if you are incapacitated.
Ethan Huizenga October 12, 2021
How Important Is a Power of Attorney?
With a Power of Attorney, you designate which individuals are in control of your assets and who can take care of your affairs, if you are unable to do so.
Ethan Huizenga September 29, 2021
Power of Attorney vs Guardianship
The difference between power of attorney and guardianship is a common question asked by adult children. Both roles share a duty to provide care and oversight of medical care and health.
Ethan Huizenga February 9, 2021
12 Times You Should Update Your Will
It is also important to realize that it isn’t merely “why” you are updating your will, but “when” you are updating that can make all the difference. Acting too late (or too early) may mean your changes are no longer appropriate or even immediately invalidated.
Ethan Huizenga September 10, 2020
How Does a Constructive Trust Work?
Certain types of trusts, however, may only be used in very specific situations and a constructive trust is one of them.
Ethan Huizenga July 8, 2020
Jeremy Renner’s Daughter’s Trust: Problems
The in-court fights between Hawkeye actor Jeremy Renner and his ex-wife Sonni Pacheco have not slowed, despite current world events.
Ethan Huizenga June 24, 2020
3 Ways to Plan for Incapacity
As part of your financial and estate planning, you should make arrangements for your care, in case you become incapacitated.
Ethan Huizenga June 7, 2020
Guardian Proceedings & Legal Representation
It’s hard to imagine being stripped by a court of the right to make decisions about finances, medical care and other matters. It’s even harder to imagine that happening without representation or the advice from a lawyer.
Ethan Huizenga May 15, 2020
