Protecting Vulnerable Adults and Children
When people cannot make their own decisions - a minor child or a vulnerable adult - someone who cares needs to have the authority to make those decisions for them. At Koch & Brim our lawyers can guide you through the guardianship process.
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In our estate planning, we encourage our clients to avoid the need for a guardianship action by drafting powers of attorney in advance of any possible need for a legal guardian. However, when there is no medical power of attorney or asset management power of attorney, or when special circumstances arise, family members may need to petition the court for guardianship.
• Minor children: When parents are unavailable to make decisions for their children, the court may need to appoint another adult to act in the best interests of the child, making medical, financial and educational decisions. Often a grandparent, aunt, uncle or another relative can serve.
• Infirm adults: A stroke, brain injury or other infirmity can happen to anyone, making them unable to care for themselves or to make day-to-day decisions. In that situation, someone, usually a family member, can petition for guardianship. Our guardianship attorneys help families determine when a guardian is needed and who that guardian should be. In some cases it may be best to have one guardian serve for medical and personal needs, and another guardian appointed to manage the finances.
• At Koch & Brim we help families petition the court when a guardianship action is needed. We represent clients in southern Nevada, including Clark County and Las Vegas.
If you need help please contact us for a free initial consultation for all new probate, estate planning, or guardianship matters.