Based in Tarrant County, the guardianship attorneys at Gordon & Sykes, LLP, are here to help families who need guardianship representation statewide. Guardianship appointment is used to help people who are incapacitated manage their personal and business affairs. The guardian helps execute decisions on behalf of the individual who cannot meaningfully participate. For instance, a guardian may help pay bills, make health care decisions, and take part in decisions concerning living arrangements.
Our firm can help you have a guardian appointed for a loved one who needs assistance. We can also help you contest a guardianship and have a guardian removed, replaced or investigated if you believe the guardian is not acting in the best interest of the person he or she is supposed to be helping. For more information about guardianship or conservatorships, please contact us today.
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We routinely help families in the following situations:
- Adults with profound mental or physical disabilities
- Adults who are now incapacitated because of a severe accident
- Minors who lack capacity to make decisions concerning their care
- Individuals suffering from Alzheimer's
- People diagnosed with dementia
- Elderly individuals who cannot voice opinions concerning their care
Guardianship is also used when minors have lost their parents and custody becomes an issue. A judge in probate or county court and a guardian can help decide where the children will reside, what kind of care they need, and what other needs must be considered and attended to.
A guardianship also can help protect the assets of a loved one who cannot safeguard his or her finances. For a veteran who is now incapacitated, any time an issue concerning the management of his or her identity needs to be resolved, a guardian must be appointed to handle the relevant issues.
Our lawyers can help you with all of these situations as well, making sure that if you are a guardian that you comply with all the requirements the probate court demands, including correctly compiling and documenting the annual accounting reports.
We can also help you create a special needs trust (867 trust) or a management trust (142 trust) to manage an incapacitated persons affairs in lieu of guardianship.
Consult With Our Experienced Attorneys Today
We are committed to serving clients' guardianship needs, both in and out of the courtroom. To find out more about our practice or to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your case, call our office at 817-717-1048. We can also be reached through our convenient online form.
