Caring for one’s own financial situation is a key part of one’s own independence. But there are some cases where a person needs help making legal and financial decisions. That’s where the concept of ...

When an adult is unable to make all decisions independently, whether due to physical or mental incapacity, limited guardianship may be beneficial. Limited guardianship for adults is a legal ...

Our team here at Ruder Ware has focused previous blogs and other educational materials on ways to avoid adult guardianship (see Related Articles section at the end of my post); however, there may be ...

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 ...

Oct. 17—Most disabled adults in Maine who are assigned legal guardians to take charge of their affairs are not represented by lawyers to protect their interests during the process, according to a new ...

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 ...

Britney Spears fans hold signs outside a court hearing concerning the pop singer's conservatorship at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) ...

Guardianship is a judicial measure intended to protect one adult and/or all or part of its assets if it is not more able to look after one's own interests. One guardian the represents in everyday life ...

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