Have You Been Called To Be A Guardian?Being able to provide for your family involves more than paying bills. There are various ways to make arrangements with your loved ones’ best interests in mind – one of these ways is through guardianship.
Different forms of guardianship cater to varying needs. Typically, guardianship fulfills the need to cater to an individual’s personal and financial needs, which often arise due to a person’s age, onset of a disease, or disability status.
If you are seeking to obtain legal guardianship for a loved one, Michael Cochran Law Offices is here to help. Whether you need someone to help you through a contested litigation case or you are simply seeking to learn more about the guardianship process as a whole, we are committed to giving you the support you need to be there for the people you care about most.
The court has the ultimate authority to appoint guardians; however, interested persons can object. Interested persons have a direct relation to the person needing guardianship, including:
While there are many other categories of interested persons, the court ultimately applies the designation to whomever it deems appropriate. These interested persons can object to the guardianship petition altogether or just to the person who has been appointed.
Interested persons can also stay involved after a guardianship order has been placed. While interested persons may receive fiduciary reports regarding guardianship, they can also request that the court set limits on the appointed guardian.
The rights you have as a guardian or as an interested person may seem as though they overlap. On both ends, you are entitled to some type of transparency for the person needing guardianship.
If you are appointed guardian, you must go through orientation first. Whether you are a guardian to a minor or a person with a disability will determine what orientation and training you must have. As your guardianship lawyer, we can assist you in navigating the correct type. First, we assess what someone’s needs are and how you can best serve as their guardian.
If you are against the appointment of a guardian as an interested person, you will be able to be heard at the guardianship trial. This type of trial would greatly benefit from guidance provided by a knowledgeable guardianship litigation lawyer. Our firm will assist you in explaining your point of view to the court.
Whether you are seeking to become an appointed guardian or you are an interested person in a guardianship case, you have rights and responsibilities under the law. Michael Cochran Law Offices can assist you regardless of your role in guardianship.
Client satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us when it comes to serving Baltimore, MD residents. Our approach ensures that you get the level of service necessary for the optimal outcome through consideration and deliberate action.
Do you have more questions regarding your specific situation? Call our firm today at (240) 433-5247 to schedule a consultation. You can also contact us online here.
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