St Louis Probate Attorney
Guardianships | Probate Law
In some cases, an elderly parent or disabled child can no longer manage his/her own affairs due to mental incapacity or physical deterioration. In situations like these, it may be necessary to intervene on the person's behalf to take control of his/her personal affairs as well as health care.
If a durable power of attorney does not exist for situations like this, a petition to probate court must be made. At probate court, it will be necessary to establish two crucial elements to take control:
- Your loved one will need to be declared incompetent.
- You will need to be appointed as the legal guardian and/or conservator.
A Guardian is granted the authority to make decisions about the personal care of the individual. This often includes medical care, medical treatment, placement in a nursing home or other assisted living, and general responsibility for the individual.
In some cases, these sensitive matters can become hostile proceedings. An experienced estate planning attorney can help minimize this hostility by explaining the goals of Guardianship. At the Law Office of Christopher P. Cox, L.L.C., we represent adult children, parents of special needs children, and other family members or caregivers seeking to establish guardianship or conservatorship.
We accept credit cards for your convenience. Contact our St Louis law firm today to schedule an appointment to learn how our legal expertise can help you acheive your goals. Attorney Chris Cox is conveniently located in Chesterfield, Missouri. Call us at 314.727.0163 or contact us online.