The law presumes that every adult is capable of making his or her own decisions, unless a court determines otherwise. If an adult becomes incapable of making responsible decisions due to a mental disability, the court has the power to appoint a substitute decision maker called a guardian.
At the law firm of Kelaher, Garvey, Ballou, Van Dyke & Rogalski, P.C., in Toms River, New Jersey, our attorneys are well-versed in all matters related to guardianships of adults. Our experienced lawyers work to make the process of establishing a guardianship as smooth as possible.
A guardianship may be the best way to protect your aging parents if they become incapable of making responsible decisions due to a mental disability. For a consultation with an estate lawyer, call 732-606-4590 today.
What Is a Guardianship?
There are two types of guardianship — guardian of the person and guardian of the property. A guardian of the person is responsible for personal and medical decision-making on behalf of a mentally incapacitated individual. A guardian of the property is responsible for financial decision-making on behalf of a mentally incapacitated individual. Most often, one person will serve as both guardian of the person and guardian of the property. However, sometimes, one person may serve as guardian of the person and another may serve as guardian of the property.
Adult guardianship proceedings occasionally result in litigation when a family member disputes the appointment of another guardian. In this scenario, our team of skilled attorneys is prepared to assist you.
Contact Us
To discuss guardianship issues, please call 732-606-4590 or visit our contact page to set up an initial consultation with one of our legal professionals. For you convenience, we will be more than happy to discuss your case with you over the phone, at our office or at your home.
