There are times when we must step in to take care of loved ones who cannot care for themselves or their property. Whether that person is a minor or an adult, the court can appoint a Guardian and Conservator to make decisions and take action for the sole benefit of the impaired person. At Legacy Law Firm we guide the family at this difficult time through the legal requirements this difficult time experience
Is a loved one experiencing Alzheimer’s and other dementia disorder?
Dementia is a general term for loss of memory and other mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s accounts for as much as 60% of dementias. Most dementias appear slowly and are difficult to identify or diagnose early in the process. When a person is impaired by loss of memory and loss of other mental abilities, their legal capacity is compromised, but they retain distinct legal rights. Finding the right balance between assuring the rights of the impaired person and the need to protect them and their property is difficult and changes over time. Legacy Law Firm provides assistance to those suffering from these devastating diseases, to their families and loved ones, helping them to understand and plan for incapacity and dealing with the consequences of incapacity when it happens.
The techniques and tools that may be necessary include powers of attorney for financial and for health care, guardianships and conservatorships, help with finding at home care, admission to assisted living, memory care and care homes, and when needed, Medicaid planning. Contact us a Legacy Law Firm for assistance.
Do you have responsibility for a minor child but not the legal authority you need to get medical care for the child or enroll the child in school?
The responsibility for a minor child is daunting even when you have legal authority for that child, but when you need to get that child medical care or enroll that child in school, a guardianship will be necessary. Contact us a Legacy Law Firm for assistance.