Conservatorship and Guardianship Lawyer

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Conservatorship refers to when a court-appointed person or entity becomes responsible for the decisions of another adult.

A conservatorship is established when an adult is deemed to have a disability and, in the opinion of their then treating physician, is unable to make appropriate decisions regarding their financial and healthcare decision making.

This process includes filing a petition with the appropriate court to establish the conservatorship. You must have a medical professional confirm the need for a conservator before one can be appointed on a permanent basis and a temporary conservatorship is only limited to a 60 day period. Representation from a trained lawyer is critical to ensuring this process is smooth from start to finish. At Whitaker Law Office, we perform legal conservatorship services in Lebanon, TN.

As stated, the process starts by having the individuals treating physician complete a competency evaluation and having the attorney petition the court to establish the conservatorship. We represent individuals who are trying to establish conservatorships over other individuals, such as family members or friends and also represent the "ward" or the person over whom the conservatorship is sought. We work closely with medical experts to ensure that we have the appropriate medical proof and resources necessary to handle the case.

In addition to conservatorship services, we can also assist with guardianship cases. A guardianship is established when a minor has assets that need to be managed such as an inheritance or a gift is made to a child where those funds/assets need to be monitored. It is akin to a court-ordered trust. In a guardianship, the guardian can be the minor's parent or a third party (or anywhere in between). They are often made to perform accountings to a Court of competent jurisdiction to ensure the funds are being utilized for the sole benefit of the minor. We can assist you in preparing and filing the accountings and other necessary reports that are required of a Guardian.

At Whitaker Law Office, we handle both Conservatorships and Guardianships from the initial petition to ensuring clients that are serving as the guardian or conservator are complying with all requirements of the court such as filing annual reports and accountings. Call us today at (615) 444-5511 to schedule a consultation.