Guardianship & Conservatorship in McLean, Virginia

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Whether a special needs child is about to turn 18, or an elderly relative has experienced significant cognitive decline or physical disability, there are several circumstances where a guardian and/or conservator may need to be appointed. This step is meant to protect the impaired adult’s well-being and finances. However, this legal action would revoke certain rights from the adult under a guardianship or conservatorship, such as the right to marry or divorce, drive, bear arms, or vote. In order to ensure that these and other rights aren’t taken from an individual prematurely, a Virginia court will require strong proof that the adult in question actually needs a guardian and/or conservator.

To seek to appoint a guardian or conservator is a serious, complex matter. In order to understand your legal options and potential legal duties, it is best to speak with an empathetic and knowledgeable attorney as soon as you can. At G. Best Husband Law, we are ready to hear your story and help you review the courses of action available to you. Every step of the way, we want to provide the tireless support and straightforward advice you deserve.

We invite you to call (844) 749-8933 or reach us by email to contact a McLean guardianship lawyer today. You can also ask us about our flat-fee options.

Differences Between a Guardianship and a Conservatorship

Guardianship refers to personal duties the guardian has to the adult they’re caring for, which may require that they:

• Regularly visit the person
• Gain access to information on and make decisions for medical treatment
• Handle decisions and details for their living situation
• Help with continued educational programs
• File reports on their residence, medical needs, and more

While a guardian takes care of the incapacitated person, a conservator takes care of the person’s assets.

Conservatorship refers to financial duties, such as their obligation to:

• Make sure the incapacitated adult’s bills are paid
• Keep their accounts open
• Preserve their income and assets

In some cases, protecting the adult’s finances will include protecting them from undue influence, such as malicious parties trying to weasel their way into a will.

Guardianship and conservatorship alike are similar in that they should be viewed as a final recourse when no other options are available. If you are considering whether such an appointment is necessary for your family, or if there is no doubt that guardianship and conservatorship are needed, then there is no time to waste. Talk to our McLean family law attorney right away.

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We always strive to find legal solutions that are carefully tailored to our clients’ unique families and all of their specific needs. For instance, in some cases, a limited guardianship may be possible. This could, for example, grant a guardian the authority necessary to make key medical choices for the incapacitated adult, while ensuring that this adult still holds onto specific rights, such as the right to sign a lease and get married. You also want to make sure that this guardianship or conservatorship is set up in such a way that it doesn’t disqualify the impaired adult from certain benefits.

Our McLean guardianship lawyer is prepared to help you address all these issues and more. We know the family courts inside and out. We provide a listening ear and client-centric advice. Backed by years of helping a diverse range of clients navigate the emotional demands of family law, we would be honored to help you reach peace of mind in this process as well. You can rely on G. Best Husband Law.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out today by email or by calling (844) 749-8933. Our McLean family lawyer is ready with the insight and dedication you need.