There may be a point in an individual's life where - sadly - their mental coherency and their ability to make safe and rational decisions on their own is compromised.  It can be due, not only to age but, to a variety of other afflictions or conditions.  This is when the legal process of guardianship may be appropriate to help that individual.  Our office has been handling cases these cases for over 20 years.

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Additionally, minors (under 18 years-of-age) are not yet considered to have capacity to make certain decisions independently.  There may be times when they are granted inheritance money or may be offered to enter into an entertainment services contract as a performer, as an example.  Such transactions need to be approved by the court and/or a guardian may need to be appointed.

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The need for a guardian in the event of incapacity may be avoided by legal documents known as "advanced directives." We help families or individuals draft durable power of attorneys, living wills, health care surrogate designations, and more. These are all tools an individual can use to assure their wishes are known while they are alive and well. They also enable the individual to designate another trusted person(s) to make vital decisions on their behalf.