Guardianship Archives | Law Offices of Christina Lesher

Do You Need A Revocable Living Trust?

Oct 24, 2014

Many are confused about what a revocable living trust is, why it's different from a will, and if they even need it. Are there differences you should be aware of?

3 Steps To Follow Before Filing Nursing Home Complaints

Aug 22, 2014

Nursing home complaints are a dicey issue. You want your elder family members to get the treatment and care that they deserve while staying on the good side of the

How to Avoid Forced Guardianship

May 31, 2014

Adult guardianship, also known as conservatorship, was created in order to protect adults who are not capable of taking care of themselves due to an illness or disability. However, the

What To Do When An Elderly Parent Refuses Help

Apr 16, 2014

One of the most difficult things for an adult to go through is to watch their aging parents get to a point where they can no longer take care of

Financial Fraud: Why the Elderly Are Targets

Mar 28, 2014

One in five people over the age of fifty admits to being a victim of a major fraud according to a study done for the AARP. As technology advances, the

Autism and Divorce

Feb 13, 2014

While there is little empirical evidence connecting autism in children to the divorce of the child's parents, it is without saying that the situation is stressful. Even without the factor

Guardianship vs Power of Attorney: What’s the Difference?

Jan 20, 2014

In elder law, some of the most commonly used terms among attorneys can be hard to understand for a client. Two of those terms are guardianship and power of attorney.

Guardianships and Conservatorships

Dec 17, 2013

Guardianship and conservatorship questions may arise when an elder relative or older friend shows signs of incapacity or cannot handle personal cares or financial matters. A guardian or conservator is