Guardianship/Conservatorship

Things to Know When Planning for an Addicted Loved One

Some have said that the only thing harder than being an addict is loving one. It can be difficult for a parent to bring a child into the world, full of hopes and dreams about their future, and then watch them spiral down into addiction. Having someone in your life who struggles with substance abuse […]

What You Can Learn from the Leno Conservatorship Proceedings

When most people think about creating an estate plan, they usually focus on what will happen when they die. They rarely consider what their wishes would be if they were alive but unable to manage their affairs (if they are alive but incapacitated). Often, failing to plan for incapacity can result in families having to […]

Navigating Guardianships Part IV: Challenges and Controversies

While there are many reasons for needing to obtain a guardianship, and the time-consuming petition and hearing process is designed to ensure that all interested parties are in agreement on the terms, problems can still arise after a judge has approved the petition and the guardianship is put into place. Considering that a guardian has […]

Navigating Guardianships Part Three: Duties of a Guardian

Part 3 of our Navigating Guardianship Series, dives into the duties of a guardian. Learn more about the steps you need to take before being appointed as a guardian, rights and responsibilities, reporting requirements and oversight and how to end a guardianship.

Navigating Guardianships Part Two: The Petition Process

Determining the Need for a Guardian Part Two of this guardianship series will examine the court process and what is required and needed. In cases involving minors, the legal need for a guardian is clear. However, determining the need for a guardian is far less concrete in adults with limited capacity. Giving control of an […]

Navigating Guardianship Series Part 1: Definitions, Petitioning, and Preventative Measures

Do you have aging parents? Do you have a child with developmental issues? More clients and prospects are asking us questions about guardianship. With people living longer, have you thought about what could happen and what to do? Let’s examine guardianship and how Altman & Associates can help through examples. The posts in this series […]

Make Sure Your Kids Are Prepared with This Summer Camp Checklist

The past couple of weekends I have been attending several graduation parties whether from 8th grade, High School, College, and Thursday for my daughter Jill, who will graduate with her master’s in education. Summer camps are expected to be back in full swing this year after two pandemic summers forced them to close or operate […]

Preparing for the Challenges of Caregiving

Started in 1994 by the Caregiver Action Network (CAN), National Family Caregivers Month is a time to honor caregivers and the invaluable role they play in our nation. Each November, CAN campaigns to raise awareness about the serious issues caregivers face and the support services that may be available to them. According to a study […]

Britney Spears Court Case Brings Conservatorship to the National Stage

Estate planning often makes the news when wealthy celebrities die and leave behind messy multi-million dollar estates. Over the last few weeks, however, estate law is making headlines thanks to pop music icon Britney Spears and her highly controversial conservatorship. Ms. Spears, who is 39 years old, is petitioning the court to release her from […]

Estate Planning During the COVID-19 Crisis: Questions to Ask Yourself

The COVID-19 virus has upended people's lives in so many ways. Simple tasks, like going to the grocery store, have become a logistical nightmare. Elders are being isolated at home or in assisted living facilities. People cannot accompany their loved ones - even spouses or children - into hospital rooms. And, as the number of […]

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