Guardianship
A guardianship is sometimes a necessary proceeding when the facts and circumstances warrant it. In some cases, unfortunately a person acting as an attorney-in-fact, healthcare surrogate, or successor trustee might have ulterior motives that cause them to make decisions which are not in the best interest of the individual for whom they are acting. Such a person may or may not have the experience of a court-appointed guardian, and as a result, may fail to make decisions or take actions that could better the health of the incapacitated individual or improve his or her quality of life. In addition, guardianships require periodic financial disclosures which reduce the risk of financial exploitation of the incapacitated person.
If you feel that a court-appointed guardianship is a potential solution for a situation you or a loved one is dealing with, contact Weaver, McClendon & Penrod, LLP.
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