The probate court is a fascinating place to work as a lawyer. Each case filed in the probate court tells a unique story of that person’s life, assets, debts, and family relations. As the leading probate administration firm, The Probate Pro feels tremendous respect for the families that it has the privilege to represent. Let’s [...]
A petition has been filed to remove an individual as a guardian of a ward. The reason of course depends on the case. For example, it could be that the guardian is no longer needed, or it could be that the guardian has not been able to uphold his or her responsibilities, which should always [...]
A petition has been filed for the appointment of a mental health professional or physician in the case of a ward who is part of a conservatorship or guardianship. For individuals who are being looked over for their well-being, it’s likely this is for a guardianship, whereas more financial and legal oversight and management of [...]
When a custodial parent is desirous of a limited guardianship being put in place for a minor, there’s a form which can be used in the probate court to set those wheels in motion. The Petition for Appointment of Limited Guardian of Minor is a form that when filled out, requests the probate court to [...]
When a guardianship is already set, the guardian’s work is carefully reviewed by the probate court at various points throughout the year. Upon review of the guardianship in place, the judge will provide an order to all interested parties. This can include making any additions or modifications to the guardianship. Once the order is made, [...]
Coming with the ground of guardianship is the need to review. Generally speaking, there are annual reports made on the ward. How is this done? Through the Order Appointing Person to Review and Investigate Guardianship, the probate court is entering an order to appoint an individual to go out and review a guardianship. The Order [...]
You have recently been appointed as a guardian of a minor. As guardian, you will have a variety of responsibilities – all of which are acted upon in the best interest of the ward whom you are the guardian of. It wouldn’t be right to just let you figure it out on your own. That’s [...]
You have recently been appointed as a guardian of an adult. As guardian, you will have a variety of responsibilities – all of which are acted upon in the best interest of the ward whom you are the guardian of. It wouldn’t be right to just let you figure it out on your own. That’s [...]
As part of a guardianship, the guardian has a legal obligation to report to the court on the status of the ward. It doesn’t matter if the ward is capacitated or not – it’s a legal obligation all the same. However, there are forms which are designated for one type of ward (capacitated or incapacitated). [...]
Following the petition for appointment of guardian in the probate code, the notice of hearing is sent out, servicing the probate process upon interested persons, the court will provide adjudication. It is after this adjudication in which the opinion of the court is reflected by the Order Regarding Appointment of Guardian. The Order Regarding Appointment [...]
