Guardianship Law

If you become incapacitated, either temporarily or permanently, your family, friends, business associates, creditors, or the state may need to petition the court to have you declared incompetent and to have a guardian appointed. This is particularly true if you have made no other arrangements for someone to handle your affairs.

Advantages of Guardianship

Proceeding through with a guardianship ensures that the well-being and estate of a ward is closely supervised by the court. The law requires that a guardian act in the ward’s best interest and protects the ward’s legal rights.

Two Types of Guardians

1. A Guardian of the Estate manages a ward’s property and business affairs.

2. A Guardian of the Person performs duties relating to the ward’s care, custody, and control. A guardian of the Person has the right to approve medical, psychological, legal, or other professional care and treatment.

Qualifications to be named as a Guardian:

1. A guardian of the Estate must be a resident of Ohio.

2. A guardian of the Person may be either a resident or nonresident of Ohio.

3. A corporation authorized by its charter to serve as a guardian may be appointed as a guardian.

4. A disinterested public agent may be appointed as a guardian.

Probate Attorney, Kenneth L. Sheppard, Jr., and his staff are experienced with the nuances and facets encompassing Probate Law, and we encourage you strongly to consider us as an option, for assisting you with all of your probate, estate administration and guardianship needs.

For assistance, please call us here at Sheppard Law Offices for a FREE one-half (1/2) hour consultation today.

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