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How Conservatorships Can Help Prevent Financial Exploitation.

How Conservatorships Can Help Prevent Financial Exploitation

Due to a variety of factors, including cognitive decline and isolation, elderly adults are particularly vulnerable to financial exploitation and abuse. These wrongful acts involve taking advantage of someone else’s financial resources without their… Read More
How to Terminate a Guardianship or Conservatorship.

How to Terminate a Guardianship or Conservatorship

Guardianships and conservatorships can be crucial for individuals who are incapacitated and unable to take care of themselves or handle their own affairs. But while these legal relationships may be necessary in certain cases, there are a few scenario… Read More
Common Mistakes to Avoid in a Guardianship Case.

Common Mistakes to Avoid in a Guardianship Case

When an adult becomes unable to manage their own care, there are many decisions to be made, including who is best suited to serve as guardian. Even after someone is appointed to that role, there are potential pitfalls that can snare even the most wel… Read More
What’s the Difference Between Guardianship and Conservatorship in Minnesota?

Understanding Guardianship and Conservatorship

What’s the difference between guardianship and conservatorship? Many people use the words “guardianship” and “conservatorship” interchangeably, but there are important differences between the two terms.Guardianship and conservatorship both… Read More
The Role of Court Visitors in Guardianships.

The Role of Court Visitors in Guardianships

If your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another condition that causes them to become incapacitated, they may be in need of a guardianship. This is a legal framework that is put into place to protect individuals who cannot make deci… Read More
The Right to Marriage in a Guardianship.

The Right to Marriage in a Guardianship

Marriage is a fundamental right that is protected by the United States Constitution, as well as the civil right to enter into contracts. But when a person has a guardian appointed, they typically can no longer sign binding contracts on their own. Rat… Read More
What is a Surety Bond in Conservatorship?

What is a Surety Bond in Conservatorship?

Under Minnesota law, a conservator must be appointed by the court before they can assume their duties. These duties include acting in the best financial interests of the protected person while managing their estate. A surety bond is a type of bond th… Read More
Responsibilities of a Guardian or Conservator.

Responsibilities of a Guardian or Conservator

As loved ones grow older, they may not always be able to handle their finances or make decisions about their healthcare and welfare on their own. Guardians and conservators can both play a major role in the life of an incapacitated person. However, r… Read More