Conservators and Guardianship Legal Services

Pursue Guardianship and Conservatorship

In a perfect world, all parents take care of their children until they are old enough to support themselves. However, we don't live in a perfect world. That's why the Law Office of Timothy Ciaffoni is available to help families with guardianship and conservatorship cases.

For guardianship and conservatorship, someone is being given legal rights to take care of matters for a dependent. This dependent is usually a child, but it may also be an adult with special needs. Most of the time, the need for a guardian or conservator arises suddenly. A relative may fall ill. Bills may not be paid. There is evidence that proper care is being neglected. Abuse may even be suspected.

In these situations, another legal party may need to be named to make sure the person in question is cared for properly. This person may have previously been able to care for himself or herself, but an accident or illness may have made them incapable of self-care. The court can appoint a guardian or conservator to take care of that person and represent their needs in all parts of life.

The process of setting up a guardianship or conservatorship can be stressful. You will need to make sure the paperwork is prepared and filed properly. The Law Office of Timothy Ciaffoni will take care of this for you. Call now for a free consultation. We'll make sure your case is handled with care.

Understanding Guardians and Conservators

Guardians and conservators serve similar roles, but they are different legally speaking. In both cases, a person is legally appointed to help a child, elderly relative, or other relative with special needs. The guardian or conservator essentially steps into the shoes of the person in need to make daily decisions in the best interest of that individual.

Guardians are more likely to make healthcare and medical decisions. As a guardian, you may also determine where the person lives. You will have the authority to sign papers, answer questions, give authorization, and more.

As a conservator, you have even more duties that extend into the financial realm. You will have a fiduciary responsibility to oversee and safeguard the funds and finances of the protected person. This could include setting up bank accounts, paying bills, selling property, investing funds, and more.

Contact Us About Your Legal Case

If a conservatorship or guardianship sounds like a necessary step for someone in your life, be sure to contact the Law Office of Timothy Ciaffoni. In addition to helping file the paperwork for you to become a guardian or conservator, Attorney Ciaffoni is now accepting appointments to act in the capacity of a conservator or guardian for clients.

To best serve your needs in this matter, our office knows all about the rules and regulations of the MUPC, and we offer a host of support personnel for unique, complicated, and sensitive situations. This includes bookkeeping personnel, CPAs, independent clinicians, and elder or nursing advocates.

Our team has over 25 years of experience, and we're always accessible for your needs. We reply to inquiries by the next business day, and we take emergency calls after hours. Call us today!