Guardianship allows you to make decisions for an adult who can no longer manage their own care. This legal process can involve making choices about health, living arrangements, and personal care. Since this grants someone authority over another person’s life, it’s...
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Guardianships And Conservatorships
3 facts about conservatorship
As your parents age, you might notice things slipping, including their decision-making about their financial and general well-being. Sometimes you need a conservatorship to protect them from potentially serious complications as a result of those decisions....
Does Massachusetts prioritize people to serve as guardians?
The goal of state law is to ensure a person who has suffered incapacitation and cannot make personal care or financial decisions has the right guardian or conservator. This is why Massachusetts law establishes a hierarchy of candidates who may serve as guardians....
What should new parents know about guardianships?
When you become a new parent, there are many things you can do to protect your child's future. Naming a guardian can give you a voice in who cares for your children in case something happens to you and your spouse. It can be beneficial for new parents to learn about...
When does a conservatorship in Massachusetts end?
Taking on the role of a conservator means you are handling the finances and property of a person who cannot take on these responsibilities. At some point, your conservatorship will end. You may expect your conservatorship to naturally terminate at a given point, but...
How may a conservatorship help manage my affairs?
Conservatorships allow an individual to help you with issues such as your financial or business affairs. As noted by SmartAsset.com, a conservator may also assist you with decisions regarding your medical issues. A conservator could help you if you begin having...
What is a conservatorship and are there other options?
When an individual is a minor child, he or she possesses a guardian in order to make legal and financial decisions in his or her best interests. In most cases, the guardian of a child is the child's parent, but it is possible for other people to hold this role....
How can you choose a guardian for your children?
When it comes to your estate plan, one of the most difficult conversations to have is the one involving your minor children. Setting up a guardian for children is one of the most critical details and while you may not want to imagine a world where your children grow...
What is a legal guardian?
If you are like most parents, it is difficult to imagine someone else raising your children. You want to be there for every milestone through childhood and into adulthood. Unfortunately, there are circumstances where you may need to consider appointing a legal...
Medicaid planning considerations in Massachusetts
Planning for long-term care before you need it can improve your chances of Medicaid eligibility. As you approach retirement age, you may want to learn more about Massachusetts' income and eligibility limits for the state's Medicaid program, known as MassHealth. Review...