Phoenix, Arizona, Guardianship Attorney

Do you need assistance with a guardianship or conservatorship matter? We can help. At the Sun City West law offices of Taylor Law Firm, PLC, we can provide you with the information and services needed to establish a legal guardianship or conservatorship.

What is a guardianship?

If an adult becomes incapable of making responsible decisions due to a brain injury, mental disability, or other physical incapacitation, a court may appoint a substitute decision maker called a "guardian". The appointed guardian has the ability to make legal, limited financial, and health care decisions for the incapacitated individual (known as a "ward"). The guardian is responsible for the care, comfort, and maintenance of the ward.

Typical situations that often require the appointment of a legal guardian include:

• persons with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other mental incapacities
• persons with certain physical incapacities
• persons with alcohol or drug addictions

What is conservatorship?

A conservatorship has many of the same requirements and guidelines as a guardianship. However, conservatorship focuses exclusively on handling financial affairs and making financial decisions for the incapacitated person.

How can we help?

Whether you are seeking to establish a guardianship or conservatorship, you need to be aware of the requirements and responsibilities of the person who is appointed guardian. Included among those responsibilities is a duty to report back to the court on an annual basis regarding the status of the ward. Our firm can help you keep abreast of the requirements and responsibilities of the guardian. We also assist guardians / conservators with the filing of annual reports and accountings with the Court.

At Taylor Law Firm, PLC, our firm's sole focus is on helping individuals and families with estate planning, elder law, probate matters, including establishing guardianships and conservatorships. We can help you prepare and file the necessary petitions with the court, then represent you in any hearings or court proceedings.

Contact Us

Contact our West Phoenix guardianship lawyer today for knowledgeable advice and experienced representation regarding establishing an Arizona guardianship or conservatorship. All initial consultations, with the exception of Medicaid consultations, are free. We offer reasonable fees. Off-site appointments, including home and hospital visits, are available upon request.