The process of establishing a Conservatorship or Guardianship in the state of Kansas can be intricate and daunting if you are unfamiliar with your options and where to begin. Both can provide comfort and security to a family knowing that their incapacitated love one’s finances and physical well-being are being properly and responsibly managed. Based on the needs of you and your loved one, there are a many types of conservatorship and guardianship available. It is important to speak with an experienced elder care attorney who is familiar with each type and can inform you of the benefits of each option so you can establish a guardianship or conservatorship that makes sense for your family and your loved one’s needs.
Temporary Guardianship or Conservatorship
If you feel the needs of your loved one are urgent or there are emergency financial or physical factors present, you may wish to file for temporary guardianship or conservatorship. The court recognizes that an ordinary appointment may take up to a month to establish and pressing matters may require immediate care and oversight. If you know of an incapacitated person that is in imminent health danger or there is a risk that their resources may be significantly depleted, an attorney can help you establish temporary guardianship or conservatorship in order to protect their needs immediately.
Standby Guardianship or Conservatorship
Oftentimes an incapacitated person may currently have an established guardian or conservator, however they wish to secure continued care should anything happen to the person currently appointed. In the event of a death, illness, resignation or other interrupting situation, a standby guardian or conservator would be assigned to step in and replace the current guardian or conservator and take on their roles and responsibilities. This ensures there is no gap in care or oversight and secures the well-being of your loved one despite a change in circumstance.
Co-Guardianship or Co-Conservatorship
If an incapacitated person, or their family feels that the collective care of two individuals would be more beneficial to their loved one, they may petition to appoint co-guardians or conservators. The pair will work together to provide care for the individual’s physical health and well-being, their financial security and management, or both.
Contact Kansas Attorney Tom McDowell to Review Your Guardianship or Conservatorship Options Today
There are many options available when it comes to establishing a guardianship or conservatorship. McDowell Chartered Legal Services can effectively walk you through each step or answer any questions you may have regarding the appointment process and which option best suits your needs. With over 40 years of experience, our firm has extensive knowledge in the area of elder care and planning and we have assisted many families every step of the way. Our goal is to keep your love one’s best interest and the interest of your family at the forefront of our minds. Call a Kansas Guardianship Attorney at McDowell Chartered Legal Services today (316) 269-0746 to see how we can help you establish the best type of guardianship or conservatorship.
