When you’re caring for a loved one who can no longer make decisions for themselves — whether they’re suffering from old age, addiction, or mental illness — then a conservatorship might seem like a convenient option. However, before pursuing a conservatorship, you should seriously consider conservatorship alternatives that are less intrusive and legally risky. Is […]
Trusting someone with the legal guardianship of a loved one is a big decision. While guardianships are designed to protect those who may not be able to take care of themselves, there are plenty of situations where the chosen arrangement might not be in the best interest of the dependent and desire to learn how […]
Are you navigating the legal responsibilities associated with caring for a family member or loved one? At first glance, many believe that the titles “guardian” and “conservator” are two terms with the same meaning: someone who is responsible for another. While at their core, both roles do have care as their main goal, guardianship and […]
A conservatorship, in Georgia, is defined as an appointment of one person to handle the financial affairs of another, referred to as a “ward.” Adult conservatorships are established when an adult is unable to make or communicate significant responsible decisions concerning the management of his or her property. Individuals wondering how to fight conservatorship in […]
When an individual is unable to make appropriate and rational decisions for themselves, a guardian or conservator may be appointed for them. Guardians are charged with making decisions for an older adult’s well-being, while conservators make financial decisions on their behalf. More often than not, those appointed as guardians and conservators will be family members […]
As the premier litigation attorneys for the state of Georgia, we have firsthand experience helping families resolve conflict. In the latest “Wealth Matters” radio show, Gaslowitz Frankel partners Adam Gaslowitz, Craig Frankel, and Robert Port hosted a roundtable discussion on how to avoid family disputes regarding money, estates, and businesses. What Are Some of the […]
In recent months, the #FreeBritney campaign has resurfaced with tenacity as hit pop star Britney Spears fights for her emancipation from an ongoing conservatorship set in place by her father, Jamie Spears, over 12 years ago. After a very public mental breakdown in January 2008 following her divorce from Kevin Federline and loss of custody […]
A guardianship or conservatorship is granted when an individual is not able to make appropriate decisions or care for themselves. Guardians are charged with making decisions for the well-being of a person who cannot make decisions for themselves. Conservators are appointed to make financial decisions for people who are no longer capable of making reasoned […]
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