Dedicated Texas Guardianship Attorneys
When a person loses the capacity to make decisions on their own, someone needs to be appointed their guardian. A guardian will then have the legal right to make decisions for the incapacitated person. Guardianships can be obtained for the elderly and for people with special needs, as well as for minor children.
At the law firm of Patel & Warren, our lawyers understand that seeking guardianship over a loved one is an extremely important matter. We are here to help you through the process in the manner that is most efficient and cost-effective. We want to help you do what is right for your loved one.
Guardianships in Texas
In Texas, obtaining legal guardianship is a complex process. Before beginning this process, our attorneys will take care to determine whether or not the incapacitated person has named a power of attorney as part of an estate plan. If a power of attorney has been named, that person will be able to function in the same capacity that a guardian would. If a power of attorney has not been named, a guardian is appointed to oversee the incapacitated person, often referred to as the ward.
Guardianship of the person: This is the type of guardianship that allows the guardian to make decisions regarding the ward's health care and personal care.
Guardianship of the estate: This is the type of guardianship that allows the guardian to make decisions regarding the ward's assets.
Typically, one person serves as both the guardian of the person and the guardian of the estate. Our lawyers are available to help people in Houston and throughout Texas obtain guardianship over people they care about.
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