Category Archives: Guardianships

Getting a Conservatorship Protected Their Mother

Their mother was required to mail the organizer $2,500 to receive her prize. Conservatorships are not cure-alls or panaceas, but they do have a particularly important role in protecting vulnerable adults from being taken advantage of. A surprising discovery by two sons managing their mother’s … Continue reading






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Leading Cause of Estate Planning Paralysis is Choosing Guardian

  Arden Dale of The Wall Street Journal provides suggestions for overcoming the paralysis arising from the anxiety of choosing a guardian for minor children: Many parents drag their feet for fear of picking the wrong person. Advisers say they … Continue reading






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Why Do Parents Fail To Choose Guardians?

  Why is choosing a guardian for minor children one of the more neglected responsibilities of parents?   Jacoba Urist for the Huffington Post looks for answers: So, for the past year, I’ve been interviewing families, trying to figure out … Continue reading






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