Do you need to obtain a guardianship for a loved one so you can assist with taking care of his or her health and/or finances? We provide affordable representation in helping Nevadans obtain guardianships for loves ones in need.
A guardianship is a court-ordered relationship that gives a guardian the legal authority to make decisions for a person who is mentally incapable of making decisions alone. Being a guardian is an important responsibility and, thus, the court requires certain conditions to be met to become a guardian.
To become a guardian, you must file a petition with the court and demonstrate why a guardianship is needed any why you qualify to be the person’s guardian. In making a petition, you need to provide the court with a lot of information and share that information with the relatives of the person who needs a guardian. You will need to attend at least one court hearing, and possibly more, to explain to the judge why a guardianship is necessary.
If the court grants the petition and you become a guardian, then throughout the duration of the guardianship you must provide regular reports to the court and take other steps to fulfill your duties as a guardian. Becoming a guardian is a big commitment, but if your loved one needs a guardian we can help you through the process of obtaining a guardianship.
The process for obtaining a guardianship and acting has a guardian has many steps and can be confusing or overwhelming to many people. We can help guide you through the process and represent you before the court to help ensure you’re able to take care of your loved one’s affairs.
If you’d like to schedule a consultation to discuss affordable representation for petitioning the court for guardianship, then fill out the form below.
