Category Archives: Guardianships

Getting a Conservatorship Protected Their Mother

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Roger Billings

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

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Roger Billings

  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?

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Roger Billings

  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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