When you first began thinking about becoming a parent, you likely envisioned watching your child grow into an adult who could handle his or her own affairs. You may have anticipated bittersweet moments like having your child live on his or her own for the first time,...
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Conservatorships And Guardianships
Financial exploitation can leave seniors destitute and despondent
In news that's made national headlines and spurred an outpouring of support for the victim, suicide hotline workers at the Veterans Crisis Center may have saved the life of an elderly veteran of the United States Coast Guard after a couple of thieves managed to empty...
Ask your doctor for a mental functioning test
Sure, just about everyone who is over the age of 50 makes jokes about having "senior moments" when they forget something -- but are those moments of forgetfulness actually the sign of something serious? Your relatives may think so, even if you don't. Many well-meaning...
Are you ready to be someone’s legal guardian?
People can end up needing guardians for all kinds of reasons. An accident could leave your sibling with a head injury that impairs his cognitive skills and puts him in a nursing home. Your mother may develop dementia toward the end of her life and no longer be able to...
Conservators and guardians: What’s the difference?
When people make out their wills, they often don't think about the possibility that an injury or illness will leave them incapacitated and unable to make their own financial or medical decisions. This is where conservators and guardians come in. The Colorado probate...
Should you try mediation for a guardianship dispute?
When a beloved relative's health and mental functioning are seemingly in decline, it's only natural for relatives to want to step in and protect him or her from abuses. What happens, however, when there are different opinions about what's best for the senior? What if...
How to tell it’s time to get guardianship for your mom or dad
When you cherish your mom or dad, it's hard to see him or her gradually decline due to age-related dementia. After all, this is the person who taught you how to use a spoon, ushered you through the terrible tweens and helped you get started in life. So, how do you...
What are some important things for a legal guardian to know?
If you've recently taken on the job of being your someone's legal guardian, you're now responsible for helping that person out with his or her personal affairs. You've also probably been handed a stack of forms and instructions on how to keep the right records and...
