There are many ways to help plan and structure the future for ourselves and our family. Most estate planning revolves around arranging your own estate and your own assets. In some cases, your aging family members or loved ones may need more than an ordinary amount of assistance in arranging their own affairs or even caring for their day to day needs. It may then be necessary for you to seek a conservatorship, and take steps in learning how to choose a conservatorship attorney. If you are seeking to be named conservator over an incapacitated friend or family member, you will need to file a petition with the probate court explaining why it is necessary to set up this type of arrangement. It is important that you choose the right conservatorship attorney.
First, you will want to choose an attorney who has experience in the area of conservatorship. Conservatorship can have many nuances and complications. In many cases, it may be necessary to present expert medical evidence to demonstrate to the court that the proposed conservatee is unable to manage his or her own finances or care. You will need an attorney who is experienced not only in the fundamentals of filing the basic paperwork, but also with the potential complications of litigation.
Next, you need to look for an attorney who will listen to you. Conservatorship cases can involve deeply personal relationships, and you will need an attorney with whom you feel comfortable sharing these potentially intimate details. This does not mean you need to find an attorney that is your best friend, but you do need one that you can communicate with effectively.
Third, you want to talk to your potential attorney about your budget and your financial limitations. Attorneys can work within budgetary constraints, but only if you are honest about those concerns. You will want to choose an attorney who believes he or she can effectively represent you and work toward your goals while also keeping financial issues in mind. Together with that, you will want to choose an attorney who is open and transparent concerning billing issues. Talk to your potential attorney about how billing is done in that firm.
We have extensive experience with conservatorships and with helping our clients to achieve their goals. Contact us today and out conservatorship attorney can talk with you about your particular family and what we can do to help you
