Trustworthy, Skilled Legal Guidance on All Guardianship Matters
Guardians can be assigned to children or adults who need care and are unable to make responsible decisions for themselves. There are many questions and concerns that people have about guardianships, but with the guidance of a skilled lawyer who understands what the courts require and who knows the law, a difficult process can move as swiftly and as smoothly as possible.
Our law firm's founder, Lynn M. Slegel, has handled guardianship matters for clients since 1992 throughout the Lake County and the Northwest Indiana area. Our firm's primary practice areas are related to children's issues, divorce and business law and we are sensitive to not only the legal issues you are facing, but also the emotional ones as well.
Swift, Thorough and Sound Guidance | Griffith, Indiana, Office: 888-574-3212 or 219-961-2063 | E-Mail
When Do Children Need Guardians?
- Children whose parents have died need a guardian.
- Children with drug-addicted, abusive or otherwise incapable parents need guardians; often it is a grandparent or other relative.
- Children who have been awarded a substantial amount of money must legally have a guardianship of his or her estate, with the probate court having control over the use of funds.
When Do Adults Need Guardians?
When you are dealing with older populations, stroke or Alzheimer's may render a person unable to make decisions. Someone else must take charge of that person's health care and financial decisions. Our firm can also obtain emergency temporary guardianship in situations where the incapacitation was sudden and unexpected.
Contested Guardianships
If someone who has remarried is rendered incapacitated due to stroke or Alzheimer's and he or she has no power of attorney or health care directives in place, the person's spouse and children may disagree on who should become guardian. If an understanding cannot be reached, our firm can offer representation in probate court.
888-574-3212 or 219-961-2063 | E-Mail
We encourage you to come in, sit down with us, and talk about your concerns. We can tell you what the issues are, what a guardianship entails and how we believe we can help you.
