Adult Guardianship
Talk to a compassionate adult guardianship attorney in Lafayette, Indiana.
Need to make a major decision for your family? Our kind, professional team will help with everything that comes with granting adult guardianship.
Choosing a Type of Guardianship
Life changes for your family can be difficult. We’ll help you understand your options and decide which form of adult guardianship works best for your loved ones.
Navigating Legal Documents
We know getting through adult guardianship paperwork can seem daunting. Our attorneys are well versed in the documents you’ll need and will help you every step of the way.
Preparing
for Court
Appearances
Adult guardianship can require court appearances, but we’ll make the process as easy as possible. Our commitment to you does not stop after the guardianship is established; we’re available to you throughout the guardianship.
Here’s what you can expect from our adult guardianship services.
When we start with a phone consultation, an attorney will take the time to fully understand your adult guardianship situation. Once we know how we can help, we’ll meet with you to start an effective plan of action.
Learn what guardianship means for you and your family.
A guardianship is a legal tool that allows a person or entity to make healthcare, financial, or other decisions for someone who is unable to make decisions for himself or herself due to an illness, injury, or disability.
Examples include: someone who is in a coma, someone who is mentally disabled, someone who has Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, someone who has had a stroke, or someone who has suffered a brain injury.
Being a guardian enables you to be absolutely sure your loved one is being well looked after. However, it's also a huge responsibility. As a guardian, you are an officer of the court, and you must give regular reports to the judge.
Being a guardian is also a long-term commitment. It lasts for the rest of the ward's life, unless the court appoints someone else to take your place. You do not want to take on this responsibility unless you are absolutely sure you can do the job.
