A guardianship is a legal right given to a person to care for a minor, being responsible for providing necessities such as food, shelter, education or medical care for him or herself, and to oversee all financial matters.
In order to request a guardian, under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, you must first formally petition the court with documentation which includes personal and health information about the child. Also included are consent forms from the child’s parents and relatives, a confidential screening about the proposed home and guardian.
Further down the road, a court hearing is scheduled; the proposed guardian and minor must appear. Relatives of the child are advised of the hearing and given the opportunity to attend.
If you are thinking about a guardianship and whether it is the right thing for you, contact an experienced Riverside Estate Planning Attorney who will guide you through the guardianship process, plus take care of filing the correct documents and preparing for court.
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We all know that talking about end-of-life issues is not easy; however, it is something that must be done in order to be sure your final wishes are carried out. It is important to share your personal concerns and religious beliefs with your family – your feelings about dying and death in general.
By sharing these thoughts with your loved ones, it will ensure your wishes are followed. You must tell them how you feel about being physically independent and staying in your own home versus a care facility. Do you want to die at home?
These issues are not easy to talk about and your views may change over time – reassess your feelings from time to time. Make it your business to review these issues if there are changes in your health or circumstances. If you need help with documents, contact an experienced Estate Planning attorney who will sit down with you and advice you about California law and other issues you need to know.
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Have you ever noticed that most people do not want to talk about death, especially if they are young and healthy? Of course, some older folks do not want to talk about it either. By not discussing the inevitable, many people do not take the time to draw up legal documents pertaining to their financial affairs and their care if something happens to them. Statistics show that only 20-30 percent of individuals have filled out these forms.
An experienced Estate Planning Attorney can discuss your options with you. Examples include a living will – details your care if you become incapacitated. A health care proxy will name a person who can make decisions for you.
With a living will, you will still be in charge at the end.
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