How a Special Needs Guardianship Protects Against Medicaid Issues
Many parents who have children with special needs are shocked when they discover that a parent can no longer manage the medical care, education, or financial matters of their child when the child turns 18. Also, you will not have the legal authority to access your child’s educational or medical records. You have limited...
What Can We Learn About Estate Planning from Britney Spears’ Situation?
The shocking truth that we all need to realize is that what happened to Britney Spears could happen to any of us. A judge could take away your control over your income, the assets you have built up over the years, your right to make medical decisions, and nearly everything else that matters to...
Understanding the Types of Guardianships
California allows for two types of probate guardianships for minor children and adults – guardianship of the person and guardianship of the estate. In the guardianship of the person, the court-appointed guardian acts in the place of a parent and makes the day-to-day kinds of decisions that a parent would for a child or...
How to Choose a Legal Guardian For Your Child in California
Choosing a legal guardian for your child is one of the most important decisions you must make during estate planning. It is not a decision your California estate planning lawyer can make for you. It is a decision that you must make based on the needs of your child and your preference for...