Conservatorship

A conservatorship is the legal process in which the court deems an individual unable to care for himself or herself personally or financially, either due to a mental or physical incapacity. We often see this in the case of the elderly when they did not have a power of attorney in place before becoming incompetent.

A conservatorship allows certain rights to be removed from the individual and then given to an appointed "conservator." The interested party must petition the court, explaining why a conservatorship is necessary. Once properly filed, the court will then assign a guardian ad litem, who is in charge of investigating the situation and reporting to the court what he or she feels is in the best interest of the individual. This legal proceeding ensures that the alleged disabled individual's rights are protected and that someone has the legal authority to act on behalf of the disabled or incompetent person.

If you believe your loved one requires a conservatorship or you require legal representation in a conservatorship proceeding, The Cantrell Law Firm is here to help you by providing quality legal services. Our experienced Clinton conservatorship attorneys will make sure that your rights are upheld during and after a conservatorship proceeding, as well as help you seek what is in the best interests for a disabled loved one. Learn what to bring to your conservatorship appointment.