Family & Safety

In some cases, you may not need a lawyer to get guardianship of an adult with a disability. But you should talk to a lawyer if:

• The adult does not want you to be guardian,
• A relative of the adult does not want you to be guardian,
• The adult owns real estate,
• The adult owns any property worth over $10,000,
• There are complicated personal or financial issues involved,
• The adult gets a pension, and the pension holder says the adult must have a guardian of the estate,
• The adult already gave someone the power to make decisions, such as a power of attorney,
• You suspect physical, mental, or financial abuse, or
• The adult has an emergency that cannot wait 30 days.

If any of the above apply to your case, talk to a lawyer before starting the process so that you can prevent any unnecessary delay.