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Guardianship
If you become incapacitated, either
temporarily or permanently, your family, friends, business
associates, creditors, or the state may need to petition the
court to have you declared incompetent and to have a
guardian appointed. This is particularly true if you have
made no other arrangements for someone to handle your
affairs.
Advantages of Guardianship
Proceeding through with a guardianship
ensures that the well-being and estate of a ward is closely
supervised by the court. The law requires that a guardian
act in the ward’s best interest and protects the ward’s
legal rights.
Two Types of Guardians
1. A
Guardian of the Estate
manages a ward’s property and business affairs.
2. A
Guardian of the Person
performs duties relating to the ward’s care, custody, and
control. A guardian of the Person has the right to approve
medical, psychological, legal, or other professional care
and treatment.
Qualifications to be named as a
Guardian:
1. A guardian of the Estate
must be a resident of Ohio.
2. A guardian
of the Person may be either a resident or nonresident of
Ohio.
3. A
corporation authorized by its charter to serve as a guardian
may be appointed as a guardian.
4. A
disinterested public agent may be appointed as a guardian.
Probate Attorney, Kenneth L. Sheppard,
Jr., and his staff are experienced with the nuances and
facets encompassing Probate Law, and we encourage you
strongly to consider us as an option, for assisting you with
all of your probate, estate administration and guardianship
needs.
For assistance, please call us here at
Sheppard Law Offices for a FREE one-half (1/2) hour
consultation today.
1-877-505-9455
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