If you wish to terminate a guardianship, a court hearing is needed in most cases. Anyone, be they relative, guardian, or subject of the guardianship, can file the papers and ask a judge to figure out whether or not a guardianship is still needed.  There are several reasons one might consider terminating the agreement, such […]

A lot of legal terms may sound similar to one another or do similar things, but there can be some key differences between them. One example of this is Guardianships and Power of Attorney. So what’s the difference between them? In a power of attorney, a senior can appoint his or her power of attorney, […]

In an earlier article, we discussed what a guardian is what the person does. As we said, a guardian is typically someone who watches over our children if we are unable to do so, or our spouse is unfit or unwilling to take on the responsibility. We have the power to appoint guardians to take […]

Earlier, we discussed the concept of guardianship (also called conservatorship) and when a guardianship might be necessary for older adults. Now, we’ll take a look at the answer to another question—who can be a conservator? We’ll also see what the duties are for someone who is appointed to the position. So, without further ado, let’s […]

If the person you’re taking care of is in good health, it’s possible that his or her need for a guardianship probably hasn’t even crossed your mind. However, if you are considering this, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, a lot of elderly adults go through long periods of time toward the end of their lives when they simply […]

Now that we’ve covered the topic of wills, let’s move onto the topic of Guardianship. In its simplest terms, guardianship is exactly what it sounds like—choosing someone to look after your children if something renders you unable to do so. Here are some things you should definitely know when naming a guardian. First, be sure […]

Many people have heard of a will and know what its general purpose is, but what may be more mysterious is the Living Will. Creating a living will can help to give you and your loved ones some peace of mind, since it explains what kind of medical care you wish to get when you […]

When dealing with situations of health or end-of-life care, you may have run across the term “Power of Attorney.” Like a lot of legal jargon, it can be difficult to fully comprehend what that actually is or what it means. If you’re confused by this term, then this article is for you. Hopefully by the […]

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably heard of a Will before and might even have a sense of what it does. However, you might not know exactly what it can do, what the requirements to make one are, or how to write one. If that’s you, don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. This article […]

“Ombudsman” is a term that means “citizen representative.” The Ombudsman program in the U.S. started as a response to the need for a citizen representative for older people, and this citizen representative would then look into complaints about the quality of life in the nation’s nursing homes. The local ombudsman marks a focal point where […]