Adult Guardianship Attorney in Philadelphia, PA
When a person is incapable of making or communicating responsible decisions, a loved one may have to step in and obtain the legal authority to make decisions on their behalf. This can be done by establishing legal guardianship or conservatorship. Having this legal authority can prevent your loved one from making irresponsible decisions and protect them from being taken advantage of by others. A guardianship attorney at Cohen Family Law Firm, LLC can help you navigate the process of establishing guardianship and represent you if necessary.
As a legal office, we listen to understand the issues and facts of each situation which may require you to seek a guardianship and conservatorship for someone else. We seek to understand the desires of your loved one who needs help, the issues causing the need for help, along with the different dynamics between your family members. We then seek to collaborate with you, your family, friends, counselors, doctors, and others to verify that everyone is working to ensure your loved one is taken care of properly.
Ensure Your Loved One is Properly Taken Care of By Establishing Legal Guardianship or Conservatorship
Guardianship gives one person the legal authority to make health and medical-related decisions on behalf of their disabled loved one. They have the ability to consent to or deny certain medical treatments and they can make the decision to move the disabled person from a private home into a nursing home or assisted living facility.
Conservatorship gives them the authority to make financial decisions on behalf of their disabled loved one. Typically, they will be responsible for managing that person’s bank accounts, investments, and other assets.
In order to obtain legal guardianship or conservatorship over an adult, you must prove to the court that:
- That person is incapable of making sound decisions or communicating their wishes
- You have their best interests in mind and are the best person to make decisions on their behalf
Discuss Your Situation With a Qualified Guardianship Lawyer and Find Out What You Need to Do to Protect Your Loved One
Contact Cohen Family Law Firm, LLC today to speak with a compassionate and experienced adult guardianship attorney in Philadelphia. Attorney Scott Cohen would be happy to assess your situation, explain your options, and help you accomplish your goal. Call (267) 238-3841 or fill out our online contact form to schedule your free consult.
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