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Most people are familiar with the concept of a guardian, especially when it concerns a child whose parents are somehow absent. Conservatorship, however, is often less understood even if some of the principles are similar to guardianship. Here are the answers to some...
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Conservatorship is a way to keep a person's estate and affairs in order if or when they are not able to do it for themselves. The most common subjects of a conservatorship are people with mental limitations, either through a disability or disease. Many people include...
Guardianship is a vital part of a happy, safe and healthy childhood. The most common guardian for minors is a parent or set of parents, but there are many types that may be assigned or confirmed by a Connecticut probate court. What does "guardianship" mean?...
The legal process of appointing a guardian or conservator is there to protect people who are less able to manage their own basic, financial or legal needs. A duly-appointed guardian has a high degree of power over a person's life.Probate proceedings are generally...
The concept of conservatorship should provide relief for those who are concerned about their mental ability to look after themselves, as well as the friends and relatives of those people. Appointing a conservator may be a serious emotional issue, but the state of...
It is hard to watch someone you love go through life without the skills or capacity to manage his or her own affairs. But how can you help if a family member is unable to help himself or herself? A family member or close acquaintance may petition the probate court in...