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The Population Research Bureau projects that by 2060 (just 40 years from now), there will be 95 million Americans older than 65. That’s an increase of 52 million people from 2018! Who will care for…
Read Moreabout Our Aging Population: The Important Role of Guardians

When it comes to estate planning, having a marriage certificate with your life partner is critical. Without it, state intestacy laws do not let an unmarried couple inherit from each other, meaning your close relatives…
Read Moreabout Unmarried Partners & Estate Planning

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…
Read Moreabout Conservatorship in Michigan for Adults Who Become Disabled

When a guardian is told by the court to purchase a guardianship surety bond, they must obtain the bond in order to serve as a guardian. The guardianship bond is providing protection for the ward….
Read Moreabout Who Do Guardianship Bonds Protect?

Guardians are appointed by courts to aid a person with their financial needs. The most common types of guardians and the ones you’ve probably heard about are guardians of minors. The minor they are aiding…
Read Moreabout Types of Guardianships

If you cannot afford an attorney but still hope to become a guardian, The City University of New York is here to assist you by guiding you through the guardianship process. While CUNY strongly recommends going through…
Read Moreabout How to Become a Guardian Without a Lawyer

The New Jersey rules for filing for guardianship are rather complex and extensive. As a result of amendments to the state court rules made effective on September 1, 2016, guardianship petitions must be initiated using specific forms prepared by…
Read Moreabout The New Jersey Guardianship Filing Process

Adults who were formerly competent but are now disabled or “incapacitated,” meaning they lose the ability to take care of themselves, may need to have a guardian appointed to make informed decisions for them. Guardians…
Read Moreabout Guardianship in Michigan for Adults Who Become Disabled

New Mexico has enacted new guardianship and conservatorship law reforms requiring certification and training for guardians and conservators while setting up a standard grievance process for complaints regarding treatment of conservatees and wards under court…
Read Moreabout New Mexico Guardianship Reforms Provide New Protections