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When a loved one — a minor, an aging parent, or an adult with a disability — cannot make decisions on their own, a guardianship provides legal authority and protection.
Guardianships arise in many situations: a minor whose parents cannot care for them, an adult child with a developmental disability transitioning out of school-age protections, or an aging parent whose capacity has declined.
Parents planning for a child with special needs, adult children caring for an aging parent, and family members stepping in for a loved one whose capacity has changed. We help you evaluate whether guardianship is truly the right step.
A guardianship is a serious legal responsibility. We help families weigh whether it's the right tool, or whether alternatives like powers of attorney or supported decision-making better fit the situation.
Guardianship is much easier to prevent than to unwind. Well-drafted powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and trusts often keep families out of court entirely — and protect the dignity of the person who needs support.
