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About Legal Guardianship

Caring for a minor or an adult with mental or physical problems is a taxing job that demands constant care and attention. Court-ordered care for a minor or incapacitated adult is typically done by creating a guard ianship or a conservatorship. In some cases, an individual may apply to the court to become a guardian or conservator. In either circumstance, strict statutes and rigid guidelines govern the process involved.

Our firm has helped many individuals with guardianship, conservatorship and child custody issues. Although the concept of guardianship and conservatorship is very basic, the details surrounding the appointment of the legal guardian or conservator can sometimes prove to be far more complicated than expected. Speaking with a Minnesota divorce attorney can help you to achieve the desired results in a reasonable frame of time.

Legal Guardianship and Conservatorship

Under Minnesota Statute 524, a guardianship is Under Minnesota Statute 524; a guardianship is a legal arrangement under which one person is appointed to serve as a guardian by the court. Guardians have the legal right and duty to care for another person, known as a ward.

In many cases, a person becomes a ward because of his inability to legally act on his or her own behalf due to minority or mental or physical incapacity. A conservatorship is similar to a guardianship except that the conservator who has been appointed by the court has powers and duties over the incapacitated person's estate and finances.

At Heimerl & Lammers our seasoned attorneys are familiar with the Minnesota guardian/conservator appointment and application process, and will diligently advocate for our clients' interests every step of the way. Whether you are concerned about child support, child custody or guardianship issues, we may be able to start assisting you immediately. If you or someone you love feels the need to petition the court to be a guardian or conservator, we can help. If you know someone who could benefit from the presence of a legal court-appointed guardian, we would be happy to assist you.

Contact a Minnesota divorce attorney immediately if you would like to fully understand how legal guardianship laws relate to you.