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Guardianships and Conservatorships
Are there less restrictive alternatives to guardianship?
A lot of people with intellectual disabilities, including autism, manage to function fairly independently -- even when they still need someone to protect their interests. If you're the parent of a special needs child who will soon become a legal adult, you face some...
What does it take to get conservatorship over someone?
Generally, we all want our loved ones to have healthy, independent lives. But what if you don't think that's possible?you may be very concerned that one of your loved ones is making some really poor choices and doesn't seem to have the capability to manage their own...
Are there any alternatives to guardianship?
Maybe mom has been getting a little forgetful and has stopped paying the bills even though there's money in the account. Or, dad has developed the early signs of dementia and you're concerned that his condition is worsening. Your intentions are good and you mean the...
Naming a guardian for your child? Read this first
The moment that you became a parent, you knew that you wanted to do everything in your power to protect your child's future. That includes making sure that you've named a guardian for your child, just in case an accident or illness steals you away before they're...
Seeking a conservatorship for your relative
If you have elderly or very ill parents or grandparents or other relatives, the time may come when they can no longer care for themselves. Should that unfortunate day come, you might find yourself in the unenviable position of having to determine whether or not to...
What do conservators actually do?
Anybody can end up needing a conservator. Young children who are left without parents due to illness or accidents may need them. So, too, may younger adults who suffer from severe developmental disorders or other conditions. Seniors may need them due to advancing...
Can you get legal guardianship of a sibling?
Are you contemplating trying to obtain guardianship over a minor sibling?There are a lot of unfortunate reasons that an adult might want to become the legal guardian of their minor brother or sister. For example, sometimes parents die, leaving the minor without a...
Dementia can lead to seeking conservatorship over a loved one
It is commonly said that our parents change our diapers in our infancy, and then we must change theirs in their dotage. The point of this phrase is not to imply that you have a literal responsibility for bathroom care for your aging loved ones so much as it is that...
New law restricts probate courts’ power to appoint guardians
Children are no longer children when they reach the age of 18. With the exception of consuming alcohol, people in Connecticut arrive at all adult privileges on the 18th birthday. Before then, however, someone must be legally responsible for their behavior and...