On behalf of The Law Firm of Bruce A. Danford, LLC | Sep 27, 2019 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
When a loved one is not able to make decisions regarding certain matters, it often falls to a family member like you to step up and take responsibility. Both conservatorships and guardianships involve taking a protective role over another’s affairs. Either or...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Bruce A. Danford, LLC | Sep 26, 2019 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
You may have a time in your life when someone else names you as a conservator in Colorado. In this role, you will help to manage the finances of a minor or other person who is unable to manage their own finances, such as an adult with special needs. This is a serious...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Bruce A. Danford, LLC | Aug 1, 2019 | Firm News, Guardianships & Conservatorships
A situation that happens all too frequently in Colorado is one where an individual who is elderly, facing physical or mental disabilities or who is at the final stages of Alzheimer’s disease is abandoned by their loved ones. A judge often appoints these...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Bruce A. Danford, LLC | Jun 21, 2019 | Firm News, Guardianships & Conservatorships
A conservator is someone who’s appointed to manage an incapacitated person’s property and finances. They’re generally selected by a Colorado judge for this role after they present evidence that an individual’s money is at risk of being wasted...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Bruce A. Danford, LLC | Apr 12, 2019 | Firm News, Guardianships & Conservatorships
There are lots of responsibilities that come with becoming a new parent. Sitting down to plan your estate is one of those. In the days before you welcome your new baby home, you should also make a point of scheduling an appointment with an attorney to discuss estate...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Bruce A. Danford, LLC | Feb 15, 2019 | Firm News, Guardianships & Conservatorships
Being named as a conservator is one of the most important legal jobs you can have in life. You will be responsible for a variety of things for another person. This person will likely have become incapacitated to the point where he or she cannot make decisions or care...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Bruce A. Danford, LLC | Nov 8, 2018 | Firm News, Guardianships & Conservatorships
One of the key steps in planning for your family in the event of your passing is to choose a guardian for your children. This is usually done when they are minors or if they have special needs. Either way, you know that they need additional care. You love them, and...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Bruce A. Danford, LLC | Sep 26, 2011 | Firm News, Guardianships & Conservatorships
By Bruce Alan Danford, LLM (rev’d 9/26/11) This article is about a Guardianship for an adult. In order to understand exactly what a guardianship is and how one is created we will begin with some definitions.A Guardian is defined under Colorado Revised Statute...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Bruce A. Danford, LLC | Sep 26, 2011 | Firm News, Guardianships & Conservatorships
This article is about a Conservatorship for an adult. In order to understand exactly what a conservatorship is and how one is created we will begin with some definitions.A Conservator is defined under Colorado Revised Statute (CRS) § 15-14-102(2) as:(2)...
