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Guardianship petitions are necessary to secure your interests

When a child is neglected or in a dangerous situation, an adult who has the child’s best interests in mind wants to remove them from that situation ASAP. But without filing the proper paperwork, the child often goes right back into the past situation.
Other times, a child is left with an inheritance, and an adult is needed to tend to their estate.
We have experience with both guardianships of children and property and can help protect the child, their interests, and help you do the right thing.
Guardianship of the person
Sometimes a child needs to be taken out of a dangerous situation, and this needs to be done quickly. As your attorneys, we understand the need for urgency, and the need to have a complete court order to keep the child safe.
In some cases, a parent may have died, leaving a child with no legal caretaker or guardian. Even if the parent has asked you to care for their child, you still need to submit a guardianship petition to protect the rights of both you and the child.
The child’s well-being is of utmost importance, and we are committed to ensuring that you obtain custody of the child to keep them protected and well looked after.
Guardianship of the estate
Other times, a child possesses significant property that must be protected by a responsible adult who has the child’s best interests in mind. Often, sadly, the parents are not interested in the child’s future and financial well-being. An outside guardian is necessary to have legal authority of the child’s estate, so that the child’s interests can be looked after.
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Our Guardianship Attorneys
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