Safeguarding Your Rights And Future In Legal Storms
For many in Hennepin, the thought of having their decision-making privileges given to another without their consent may provoke fear and anger. However, that is exactly what they may face if they are determined to be incapacitated. Adult guardianship cases are not all that uncommon in the U.S.; while information collected by the National Center for State Courts puts the number of…
One of the chief concerns of most of the clients in Hennepin with whom we work here at the Lang Law Office is who will take care of their kids should they die. As a parent, you likely share this same concern. Your desires are no doubt to have the best interest of your child served. You may want to…
Many in Hennepin realize that they may reach a point in their lives where they are unable to make decisions and care for themselves. When you reach this point, the question then becomes will you stipulate who has the right to act in your behalf, or will that decision be made by someone else? This is at the heart of…
Many in Hennepin may have heard some of the horror stories alleging financial abuse and neglect perpetrated against people by public guardians. If you have a family member that has been appointed a public guardian due to his or her impairment or incapacitation, you may wonder what rights he or she retains. In many cases, court-appointed guardians have no relation…
Several of those in Hennepin who have sought advice from us here at the Lang Law Office regarding their roles as conservators often know little about what’s expected of them. If you have been asked to fulfill such a role for a family member or friend, you may want to become familiar with the responsibilities that it entails. The state…
Minnesota residents may be interested in some information about the differences between guardians and conservators. While they have some things in common, their purposes are quite different. Both guardians and conservators are appointed as a result of court proceedings to assist someone who is not able to help themselves. This usually happens when the person in question is incapacitated or…
When people are no longer able to make medical and financial decisions for themselves, someone might petition for a guardianship that grants the petitioner the power to make decisions for the incapacitated person, legally known as a ward. The amount of power is limited by the court and cannot inhibit the ward’s personal freedoms or civil rights. In Minnesota, there…
Minnesota residents who are interested in estate planning may wish to know more about the role of a guardian. This type of position can be extremely important in many estate planning situations. A guardian is a person who is appointed to take action on behalf of someone who cannot take those actions themselves. The guardian could be acting for someone…
One of the biggest expenses during retirement may be the cost of entering a nursing home or an assisted living facility. However, many Minnesota residents are not planning for this expense or have an idea of how much it may cost to access these services. It was reported by MoneyRates.com that 57 percent of Americans believe that living in a…
The legal skirmishes that have been troubling the family of the ailing radio and television star Casey Kasem have taken a new turn. His wife has recently been served with a court order that limits the guardianship that she has for Kasem. Due to concerns that Kasem’s health and welfare are not being properly looked after, the court order temporarily…