Single Parent? Designate a Guardian
All parents have lots to worry about—and single parents carry extra concerns on their shoulders. For example, legal experts emphasize the importance of thinking ahead about guardianship for children. In fact, guardianship is a…
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Iowa’s Adult and Minor Conservatorships Law: What You Need to Know
The Iowa Legislature passed the House File 610 last year, transforming the way conservatorships for minor children and adults are handled in the state. The novel law, which took effect January 1st of this year,…
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Conservatorship in Michigan for Adults Who Become Disabled
Formerly-competent adults in the State of Michigan who lose the ability to take care of themselves properly are often appointed conservators or guardians to care of the incapacitated person and their property. The conservator is…
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What is a Court Bond and How Do You Get One?
Court bonds are surety bonds required to pursue an action in a court of law. The term “court bond” is actually an umbrella term encompassing a multitude of different bonds found in the court system….
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Conservator Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Violating Duty
Becoming a conservator to assist with the financial needs of a minor, elderly, or disabled person can be a rewarding task as you can be the person who helps that person get by when they…
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Conservatorship of an Adult
The court appoints a conservator when a person can no longer make financial or healthcare decisions. A conservator can be responsible for the daily care of a disabled person. For example, administer medication, take the…
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When Does a Conservatorship End?
When someone is deemed to be unable to care for him or herself, another person is able to petition a probate court for control over their affairs. That control is a conservatorship (or guardianship, depending…
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New Mexico Guardianship Reforms Provide New Protections
New Mexico has enacted new guardianship and conservatorship law reforms requiring certification and training for guardians and conservators while setting up a standard grievance process for complaints regarding treatment of conservatees and wards under court…
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Conservators Versus Guardians in New Jersey
Conservatorship and Guardianship are different in the State of New Jersey but have one chief characteristic in common: they are used to get people the care that they need. The chief difference between a guardianship…
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