Conservatorship vs Overprotection?

Conservators can be appointed to make financial decisions and safeguard assets for adults experiencing capacity declines, including changes related to aging and dementia. Professional conservators are a possibility and can be a huge relief for worried and stressed families. Of...

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Iowa’s Adult and Minor Conservatorships Law: What You Need to Know

The Iowa Legislature passed the House File 610 last year, transforming the way conservatorships for minor children and adults are handled in the state. The novel law, which took effect January 1st of this year, contains the following: Replaces outdated...

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Conservatorship in Michigan for Adults Who Become Disabled

Formerly-competent adults in the State of Michigan who lose the ability to take care of themselves properly are often appointed conservators or guardians to care of the incapacitated person and their property. The conservator is appointed to make decisions for...

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Conservatorship of an Adult

The court appoints a conservator when a person can no longer make financial or healthcare decisions. A conservator can be responsible for the daily care of a disabled person. For example, administer medication, take the person to the doctor, and...

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When Does a Conservatorship End?

When someone is deemed to be unable to care for him or herself, another person is able to petition a probate court for control over their affairs. That control is a conservatorship (or guardianship, depending on the state). The conservator...

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Tips For Gaining Conservatorship

Attaining a conservatorship for a loved one can be a tough but necessary endeavor, with healthcare facilities playing an important role in determining who is able to have a conservatorship in place. Attending physicians often are the ones who make...

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Conservatorship vs. Guardianship

Both conservators and guardians are appointed to assist with the financial needs of a minor, disabled, or elderly person. Both have court ordered authority to make decisions for someone who is a minor, elderly, incapacitated, or disabled. But what are...

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How Elder Law Attorneys Can Help

For many families, navigating older age brings a mix of rewarding milestones and opportunities, as well as complex logistical choices and challenges. As loved ones age, their healthcare, financial, and legal needs naturally shift. When a sudden health diagnosis occurs,...

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Conservator of The Estate?

If a loved one becomes incapacitated without a power of attorney in place, you can't just step in to manage their accounts and financial affairs. You have to petition a court to be appointed as conservator, sometimes referred to as...

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Power of Attorney: Do It Now

If you're like most adults, you know you "should" organize your financial affairs (aka "make an estate plan") — but you probably haven't. Good news: there's one practical, important step you can put on your to-do list this week, and...

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