Generally, adult guardianship, or conservatorship, are the same thing and different states use one name or the other. When an individual cannot make important decisions for himself or herself, a judge ...

Discover what a guardian does, including legal responsibilities and financial management for children or adults incapable of self-care.

What's the difference between a guardian and a conservator? A guardian is someone appointed by a probate judge to be responsible for the “care, custody, and control” of a “legally incapacitated ...

Cary McNair applied for guardianship of an adult person and estate on Nov. 27. The son of Bob and Janice McNair serves as the chairman and CEO of McNair Medical Institute. He also guides the business ...

When an adult is unable to make all decisions independently, whether due to physical or mental incapacity, limited guardianship may be beneficial. Limited guardianship for adults is a legal ...

If someone has signed a health care proxy and durable power of attorney while they have capacity, is there any benefit to also petitioning for guardianship or conservatorship later on if that ...