Understanding Legal Guardianship
We all need a little help now and then, especially when facing big decisions that may have significant financial or legal implications. Children, people with mental disabilities, and elderly individuals can benefit especially from assistance in these types of situations. The team at the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. are here to help you gain a better understanding of legal guardianship and how they may be able to benefit you or someone you know. Legal Guardianship Children under the age of eighteen, individuals with intellectual disabilities, and certain elderly individuals who have lost some mental faculties as they aged are all examples of people who need guardians. The guardians assigned to them can fulfill multiple responsibilities, from ensuring that they receive proper food and housing to assisting with (or outright making) important decisions involving healthcare and safety. Temporary Guardianship Sometimes, an individual may be in ne...