Legal Guardianship Representation

Legal Protection for Your At-Risk Loved One

Navigating the legal guardianship process is a significant responsibility, which is often complex and emotionally charged. It involves legally appointing an individual to make decisions on behalf of someone who is unable to do so themselves, whether due to age, incapacity, or other reasons.

An attorney's guidance is essential in this process to ensure that all legal requirements are met and the best interests of the person under guardianship are upheld. An experienced lawyer can provide beneficial advice on the legalities, responsibilities, and implications of guardianship so that you're fully prepared to take on the challenges ahead.

Flanagan Law, LLC offers expert assistance in the legal guardianship process. With over 30 years of experience, Attorney Flanagan brings a depth of knowledge and understanding to these sensitive cases. He offers one-on-one attention to each client, to ensure that their specific situation is handled with the utmost care.

Attorney Flanagan's approach is centered on providing personalized, compassionate guidance. He's focused on helping clients like you navigate the legal complexities while keeping the welfare of the person under guardianship at the forefront.

Legal Guardianship for Adult Children

The age of majority in New Jersey is 18 which means that when your child turns 18, they will make legal, health, and financial decisions for themselves. If your child is unable to make sound decisions for themselves due to mental limitations, establishing a guardianship for them could be the best solution.

A legal guardianship is beneficial in a variety of ways, as it:

• Determines the person who will watch over the individual
• Manages the income, assets, and payments of the individual
• Ensures medical care and educational preferences are granted to the ward
• Determines living arrangements
• Determines end-of-life decisions
• Handles the maintenance of property and assets
  

Legal Guardianship for Elderly Individuals

A guardianship can be a solution for elderly individuals as well. If you're an adult who ends up becoming incapacitated before a power of attorney has been established, legal guardianship can be a good option. A guardianship will allow your loved one to make legal, financial, and health decisions on your behalf. A guardian will also be in a position to apply for public benefits and help with everyday decisions that we all must make in our lives.

A legal guardian may have to take on a variety of responsibilities for the elderly individual, including:

• Their living arrangements
• The establishment and execution of their end-of-life wishes and planning
• Their medical treatment
• Guardianship of the individual's property

Establishing guardianship of the property allows the assigned individual to make certain financial decisions, including:

• Managing income
• Paying bills on time
• Overseeing valuations and distribution of assets in a will or trust