Guardianships

A guardian is court-authorized to make legal decisions—financial, medical, and/or personal—for an incapacitated person or a minor child, legally known as the ward. That is why it is vitally important to select a guardian who is trustworthy and puts the ward's best interests first.

Our attorneys help you define and limit the legal role of a guardian in ways that best suit your needs.

When you write your will, you can name a guardian for your children and appoint a durable power of attorney just in case you become incapacitated. Or if you know that you may become incapacitated due to a degenerative illness like Alzheimer's, you can execute a Declaration of Guardian. These forms let you have control how much authority you want to hand over, to whom, and under what circumstances.

— Bob Leonard, Attorney at Law.

If a family member does not have a will or a Declaration of Guardian, you will have to go to court to establish guardianship.

Children don't usually need guardians unless their parents pass away.  Conversely, when parents, grandparents, or other family members lose the ability to take care of themselves, no one wants to be the bearer of bad news that a guardianship is necessary. Our attorneys can help you address these difficult situations.

— Bob Leonard, Attorney at Law.

Let us help you protect your family and your interests. Call our offices at (817) 336-8500 to schedule a case evaluation.

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