Guardianships & Conservatorships

Detroit Guardianship Lawyer

Michigan Conservatorship Attorney

A guardianship or conservatorship is supposed to provide necessary protection and maximum freedom.

What if something unfortunate happens and you or your loved one do not have a power of attorney or health care power of attorney? At The Prince Law Firm, in Detroit, our lawyers realize that guardianships and conservatorships, while protecting a person by providing supervision, will limit that person's freedom. Our attorneys take their responsibility very seriously and are committed to providing the high quality counsel and service your family deserves. If a member of your family may now or in the future require help with management of finances or daily affairs, and you would like to discuss the situation with one of our lawyers, contact our Farmington Hills office and make arrangements for a free consultation.

Since loss of function is often progressive, many families make arrangements while an elderly member is still able to help in making the decision regarding appointment of a guardian or conservator. If you have a progressive condition such as Alzheimer's or dementia, now is the time to designate your chosen representatives.

Guardianship

A guardian is responsible for making decisions regarding an incapacitated person's personal affairs and living situation. Many people just need a little help with personal care - perhaps someone to organize their medical care or see that their living conditions are reasonable. Other people need more constant and direct supervision, in which case the guardian is responsible for arranging for and overseeing care in a nursing home, an assisted living facility, or a home setting.

Conservatorship

If a person has been determined to be mentally incapacitated and has assets that will be wasted, the court will appoint a conservator to manage his or her assets. In some cases the conservator may also serve as a guardian. In either case the probate court conducts an annual review of the management.

Often a family member will approach us, asking us to help establish that person as a guardian and conservator for a parent or other family member. In other cases, a member of our firm might serve as conservator. These are sensitive issues and our attorneys and staff do all we can to help families find the best solutions possible for their situations.

Our Detroit guardianship lawyers and Michigan conservatorship attorneys serve clients from communities throughout southeast Michigan and the Tri-county area, including Livonia, Dearborn, Grosse Pointe, Southfield, Troy, Farmington Hills, Royal Oak, West Bloomfield, Novi, Warren, Sterling Heights, Mount Clemens, Shelby, Utica, and Ann Arbor; Oakland County, and Wayne, Washtenaw, and Macomb counties. We offer a free initial consultation and accept MasterCard and Visa.