Guardianship

Taking care of a loved one can be difficult without adding in the lack of legal standing a person may have when taking care of that loved one. Let SLS Law help you be able to provide the best care for your loved one.

There are several reasons why guardianship may be required. The parents of a minor child may have passed away or become incapacitated, or maybe they are incapable of properly caring for their children. An elderly person or an incapacitated person may be unable to care for him or herself.

A guardian is an individual who has legal responsibility and takes care of a minor child or an adult incapacitated person. In many cases, it is the parent of the child or the adult offspring of an elderly person with disabilities. Other times, it is another family member or friend who has volunteered, or someone designated by the Probate Court to have custody and/or responsibility for another individual.