Once a child turns 18, he or she is legally considered an adult and therefore, permitted to make his own choices. For children who have difficulty managing their emotions, expressing themselves, and ...

Adult guardianship is a legal relationship in which a person (the “guardian”) is appointed by a court to make decisions on behalf of another adult (the “ward”). Adult guardianship arrangements are ...

Guardianship estate planning statutes allow the court-appointed guardians of the estates of disabled adults to establish estate plans for their wards on petition to the court. Thirty-two states now ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WDTN) – The Ohio Senate recently passed Senate Bill 35, which recognizes Supported Decision-Making as an alternative to guardianship for adults with developmental disability. Senator ...