Guardianship, also known as Conservatorship, is a court-supervised proceeding which names an individual or entity to manage the affairs of an incapacitated person. A Guardianship may also include the duty to care for the incapacitated person.
Child Abuse
As legal professionals, we are required by law to make disclosures of private information where we have knowledge of elder or child abuse, or of the intent to commit a crime.
Despite our attempts to keep information on our web site current, the contents may not reflect the most recent legal changes. Moreover, given the complexity of estate planning, not all generalities may apply to your current situation.
Wills
Trusts
A special needs trust is a legal document that protects the public benefits people with disabilities are eligible for, while also providing them with other financial assets that can help them improve the quality of their life. It provides financial assistance for the portion of medical care that public benefits do not cover. The following can be paid for using the funds from a trust...
Power of Attorney
Incapacity planning is a broad area of law that covers how you are cared for if you become physically or mentally unable to care for yourself. The type of care could range from simple tasks like buying groceries, paying bills, and handling financial matters to more important decisions such as selling real estate, gifting assets to your children, or making critical medical decisions. Depending on the needs of the individual or family, incapacity planning could include a number of planning techniques such as Property Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, or Guardianships/Conservatorships.
Attorneys have always been required under their Code of Professional Conduct to keep their clients’ information confidential. Therefore we have always protected your right to privacy. Furthermore, in order to practice before the Internal Revenue Service, we are forbidden from disclosing any client information provided for tax planning or preparation services without your prior written consent.