Courts usually assign a family member or a relative to be the guardian of an individual person or estate due to familial relationships. Nonetheless, there is nothing in the law that prohibits courts from naming someone who is not related to a person by blood. Courts...
Ageing is inevitable. As old age kicks in, most people tend to lose the ability to care for themselves. If you are concerned about your ageing parent’s ability to care for themselves, you need to explore the available options. One of the options you can consider if...
If your elderly parents are facing physical or cognitive limitations, then it may be time to consider appointing a guardian. While the thought of another person taking control of all of their decisions – from finances and healthcare choices to living arrangements –...
If you die or become incapacitated and you have a minor child, the other parent would naturally take up your child’s upbringing. To do so, however, they must have parental responsibility. But what if the other parent cannot step forward and assume the guardianship of...
It's something many of us would rather not think about: What do I do if my aging parent is disabled and requires care that I cannot give? Physical independence is often unappreciated freedom. Most of us would prefer to grow old in the comfort of our own homes and in...
A guardianship entails the appointing of an individual to care for the needs and wants of an incapacitated person, and responsibilities include managing finances. Texas adheres to strict guidelines and considerations before appointing legal representation of another...
When people talk about estate planning and guardianships, they're often referencing children. When a young married couple has their first child, for instance, they may create an estate plan that names a guardian who will raise their child if they pass away. They know...
When you have a loved one in Texas who is no longer capable of handling his or her own affairs, you may consider establishing a guardianship as a method of protecting this individual. Some people establish guardianship over a loved one when that party develops...
For couples in their 20s and 30s, estate planning is often the last thing on their mind. Even if they have children, they often assume that they won’t have to worry about putting together a will, advance directives, powers of attorney and so forth until they’re at an...
As a Texas parent of a child with a disability, you may feel accustomed to managing many aspects of your son or daughter’s life. You may maintain control over your child’s finances, for example. You may also make all or most of the decisions about health care, housing...