Las Vegas Estate Planning and Guardianship Lawyers

A guardianship typically becomes necessary when a person is no longer able to manage his or her own estate and/or able to care for himself or herself. A guardianship can be obtained over a person, his or her estate or both.

To find out how appointing a guardian can help you enhance your estate plan, contact the law firm of Michelle L. Abrams, Ltd, in Las Vegas. We offer a free consultation.

What Is a Guardianship?

In its simplest terms, a guardianship is a court-supervised proceeding where a person (the guardian) is appointed by the court to act on behalf of another (the ward of the state) and/or to manage the ward's assets if the ward is a minor or incapacitated.

At Michelle L. Abrams, Ltd, we can help you through the legal process of appointing a guardianship. We can also explain the rights and responsibilities that go along with this position. This may include tax and accounting responsibilities.

Can I Avoid Appointing a Guardian?

Guardianships require court supervision, can take several weeks to establish, and can be costly. With proper estate planning you can often avoid the need for a guardianship altogether. We can explain other estate planning steps that can be taken to give similar legal protections. If it becomes necessary to establish a guardianship, we are here to help guide you through the process.

Contact Us

To find out more about the legal process of appointing a legal guardian, or your rights and responsibilities as an appointed guardian, contact an attorney to schedule a free initial consultation.