Guardianship & Conservatorship
Legally Sound and Respectful Approaches
Whether you’re attempting to establish a legal Guardianship or Conservatorship, gaining court authority can be stressful for the protected person—whether they’re an incapacitated adult or a minor—and the potential guardian or conservator. The experienced Guardianship and Conservatorship attorneys at Haugeberg, Rueter, and Gowell will set you up for success during this complex and emotional legal process. From petitioning the court, to determining if less restrictive options—like a Health Care Representative under an Advance Directive, or an Agent under a Durable Power of Attorney—are advisable, you can rest assured that every step of the process is legally sound and respectful of the protected person. Contact our McMinnville office and arrange for a consultation today.
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Guardianship & Conservatorship
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Legally Sound and Respectful Approaches
Whether you’re attempting to establish a legal Guardianship or Conservatorship, gaining court authority can be stressful for the protected person—whether they’re an incapacitated adult or a minor—and the potential guardian or conservator. The experienced Guardianship and Conservatorship attorneys at Haugeberg, Rueter, and Gowell will set you up for success during this complex and emotional legal process. From petitioning the court, to determining if less restrictive options—like a Health Care Representative under an Advance Directive, or an Agent under a Durable Power of Attorney—are advisable, you can rest assured that every step of the process is legally sound and respectful of the protected person. Contact our McMinnville office and arrange for a consultation today.
Protect Loved Ones in Need
Guardian: A person appointed by the court to manage the physical needs and healthcare requirements of a loved one who is no longer able to do so for themselves.
Legal guardianship of another person is not to be entered into lightly. A Guardianship Law expert from HRG is an invaluable resource when establishing a legal guardianship for a person who is unable to manage their physical needs or seek out necessary healthcare. The attorneys from the Guardianship Law Team at HRG are here to provide you with sound guidance every step of the way. Whether you need help writing an advance directive, filing a petition for guardianship, establishing power of attorney, directing medical care, making placement decisions, or filing an annual Guardian’s Report with the Court, an attorney from HRG can help. Contact the HRG Guardianship Law Team today.
Establish a Sensible Conservatorship
Conservator: A person appointed by the court to manage the finances and assets of a loved one who is no longer able to administer his or her property.Epstablishing and managing a conservatorship is no small task. Even after the court hearings and determinations have established a conservator, the person undertaking these duties is in charge of managing income and assets, as well as paying all expenses of a person who is no longer able to do so for themselves. In Oregon, if the Protected Person has not executed a power of attorney for finances, it falls on the conservator, or potential conservator, to:
- Petition the court on matters of incapacity and declarations of Protected Persons
- Attend court hearings and appointments
- File an inventory of the Protected Person’s assets
- Transfer the Protected Person’s assets to the conservatorship
- Obtain a bond ensuring sound management of the Protected Person’s assets
- Distribute Protected Person’s assets appropriately
- Prepare and file annual accounting reports with the court
The Guardianship and Conservatorship Law Team at HRG understands that matters of capacity are deeply personal. Careful estate planning allows you to choose who will speak for you in the event that you are no longer able to do so for yourself and keeps matter of mental capacity and physical health from becoming public through the court process. Contact our McMinnville office today to arrange for a consultation.
Did you know?
The state of Oregon draws a legal distinction between Guardianships, which pertains to the physical health and mental wellbeing of a Protected Person, and Conservatorships, which deal with that person’s money and assets. In Washington state, however, the term ‘Guardianship’ is used for both. An attorney from the Guardianship and Conservatorship Team at HRG is an invaluable resource as you navigate the complex process of establishing either one. Reach out to our McMinnville office today and arrange for a consultation.
Here to Guide You
At HRG, we understand that Guardianships and Conservatorships are emotional and stressful for everyone involve. Let our attorneys guide you through the complex and lengthy legal processes to establish, execute, and maintain a Guardianship or Conservatorship. Reach out to our McMinnville office today and arrange for a consultation.
