Guardianship

Massachusetts Guardianship Lawyer

Guardianships can be created for anyone who is incapable of making decisions. The person appointed to make those decisions is a guardian and the person for whom those decisions are being made is a ward.

Guardianships are often for children, but can also be for adults or incapacitated persons. Anyone who is unable to care for himself or herself can have a guardian.

At Curley Law Firm, our Wakefield attorneys assist clients throughout Eastern Massachusetts with guardianships. A guardianship can be utilized in estate planning or in life care planning.

Our law practice is dedicated exclusively to estate planning and elder law, including drafting guardianship documents and handling guardianship issues. Over the last 30-plus years, we have helped thousands pf individuals. The secret of our success and longevity lies in our experience and ability to treat clients with the dignity and respect they deserve.

For additional information about our qualifications and the benefits of retaining our services, please see our page entitled, "Why Choose Us."

For experienced representation and sound advice from an experienced elder care lawyer from a certified life care planning law firm, please call us at (866) 406-8582.

Types of Guardianships

Similar to powers of attorney, guardians can be appointed with full powers, which gives the guardian comprehensive authority. Guardians can also be appointed with limited powers that specify the matters in which the guardian has authority.

Guardianships can be utilized for the care of a person or property, or both.

Guardianships are often for limited duration. In the case of a child, it is typically until the child reaches the age of majority. In the case of an adult, it is typically until the adult recovers from his or her incapacity or dies.

Contact a Massachusetts Guardianship Attorney

For information about guardianships or to discuss your particular situation with an experienced lawyer, please schedule a confidential consultation by calling (866) 406-8582. You may also elect to submit our intake form and we will contact you. Out-of-office consultations can be arranged by appointment.