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Guardianships and Conservatorship Unfortunately, many people have not planned ahead and do not have life planning documents, such as powers of attorney or a trust. If they are already incapacitated, it is too late to have documents prepared. If someone becomes incapacitated and cannot make health care or placement decisions for themselves, sometimes requesting the court to appoint a guardian is the only answer. If an incapacitated person cannot manage their financial affairs because, for example, they cannot pay their bills the person may need a court-appointed conservator. A conservator may also be required to protect assets from being wasted or dissipated by the incapacitated person or by an exploiter. Guardianship and conservatorship has been a major area of practice in our firm. We have extensive experience in Title 14 guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, including appointment of guardians with "mental health" powers and emergency petitions. We have worked closely with many private fiduciaries and the public fiduciary in providing protection to incapacitated persons. Please read Information for Prospective Guardians and Conservators for additional documents on this issue.
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