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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The human mind is an amazing thing, but it can also seem fragile at times. Head injuries can cause memory loss, and the simple and unavoidable act of aging can degrade its function over time. Many people may not want to think about the damage that a stroke, dementia...
Parents are always concerned about the well-being of their children. But a mother and father are not the only stakeholders in the care and education of a boy or girl. If parents are not available to be full-time custodians, others may gain standing in children's lives...
There is one thing that all children should have in common, and that is a legal guardian. Most children see one or both of their parents as a guardian, but many also look to a grandparent or other relative. A responsible adult who is not related to the child or even...
Many conservators in Connecticut are relatives of the people who need them. Several inherit the job from themselves, as guardians of minors who need help dealing with the more complicated aspects of life, because conservators only apply to people of adult age. But...
The phrase "on the spectrum" has become an amorphous idea for many people, some of whom think it applies to any strange behavior as a way to make themselves more comfortable. The term is no joke for relatives of people with actual autism spectrum disorders, and the...