Minnesota Guardianship Attorneys

What is a Guardianship?

To put it simply, a guardianship is an arrangement where a person is granted the legal right to make decisions on behalf of a person who cannot make them on their own. This can apply to minors, or also adults who cannot fully care for themselves.

Adult Guardianship

It may be necessary to implement a guardianship if your loved one cannot make responsible and informed decisions for their healthcare, shelter, nutrition, and safety. If this is the case, and no alternative options exist (such as a healthcare directive), a guardian may be appointed to protect your loved one’s best interests.

Guardianships are often necessary in a variety of situations, such as when a developmentally delayed child reaches the age of 18, when an adult unexpectedly enters a coma or becomes similarly incapacitated, or when a person develops severe dementia that significantly impedes their ability to make responsible decisions about their welfare.

The process of implementing an adult guardianship can be complex and it is best to enlist a guardianship attorney to assist you throughout the process. The guardianship attorneys at RAM Law will help you throughout what can otherwise be a stressful and difficult time. Call RAM Law now to schedule a free consultation to determine if a guardianship is the best route for your situation.

Minor Guardianship

A guardianship is also appropriate for a child that is left without parents. Whether this has occurred because both parents are deceased or they have had their parental rights terminated, the child will need a guardian to look out for their best interests. The guardian’s role in a child’s life is vitally important. The guardian has the power to make education, housing, medical, and other important decisions for the child.

The attorneys at RAM Law are dedicated to ensuring that the guardianship process goes as smoothly as possible for both the guardian and the child. Our attorneys recognize the importance of the guardianship relationship to the development of a child who has undergone the traumatic loss of his or her parents. Call RAM Law’s guardianship attorneys to discuss your next steps in implementing a minor guardianship.