On behalf of The Law Firm of Bruce A. Danford, LLC | Aug 31, 2020 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
If you have a parent or other relative that needs assistance managing his or her affairs, you may need to get legal authorization to assist in place. This may involve being appointed to act as a guardian. In some cases, a court may even appoint a conservator. A...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Bruce A. Danford, LLC | Aug 1, 2020 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
If a Colorado court appoints you as a guardian, it grants you the legal authority to make decisions about the health and welfare of another person, i.e., your ward. Your ward may be either a minor child or an adult who lacks the capacity to make decisions on his or...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Bruce A. Danford, LLC | Jul 31, 2020 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
As your parent ages, you may notice that he or she can no longer properly care for him or herself. At this point, you may want to seek guardianship from the court to gain the legal right to make decisions for your parent and have some control to protect him or her. ...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Bruce A. Danford, LLC | Mar 21, 2020 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
When learning about guardianship, it may appear overwhelming at first. Either as someone seeking to be a responsible guardian or as a parent seeking a guardian to act in their place, you want what is best for your child. The process of becoming a legal guardian is...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Bruce A. Danford, LLC | Feb 18, 2020 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
If the court names you the guardian of another person, whether an adult or child, it is a huge responsibility. You become the person who must take care of that person’s best interests. You must look out for him or her and do everything possible to ensure he or she has...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Bruce A. Danford, LLC | Jan 6, 2020 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
There are many situations in which an adult may become unable to manage his or her own affairs. In some cases, it occurs due to aging, such as when your parents get older and start showing signs of dementia. Other times, it may occur due to some other condition, such...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Bruce A. Danford, LLC | Nov 13, 2019 | Guardianships & Conservatorships
There often comes a time in life when you start to become the caretaker for your parents. This is a considerable change since up to this point your parents have been your caretaker. However, physical and mental health issues may warrant you taking over as a guardian...
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...
