Guardianships – Long Term
What is a guardian?
A guardian is a designated person who acts in the best interests of another person who is incapacitated or unable to make decisions for himself/herself. Some guardians are appointed by the court, but this does not have to be the case. Individuals can create a guardianship plan to have in place should the need for a guardian arise.
What do guardians do?
When a person becomes incapacitated, a guardian makes decisions on behalf of the incapacitated person. Because there can be many important decisions to make, the selection of the proper guardian is very important. Guardians often have several very important decisions to make regarding health and wellness, living arrangements, and property. Guardians are also required to maintain court reports and appear at court proceedings.
We can be a local advocate.
Occasionally, meet with clients with a loved one living far away. In cases like this, Braggs Law Offices, PLLC can act on your behalf when working with attorneys in other areas of the country or can become an advocate for your elderly loved one who lives in Northern Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C. area.
We can help you with all of the following:
- Required reporting to the court,
- Assistance with audits,
- Intervention proceedings,
- Decisions regarding property,
- Living arrangements such as nursing homes or senior living facilities,
- Immediate decisions and preparation for the future.
We can advocate for your loved one locally if you cannot be present.
We can guide you through the process.
Whether you want to establish a guardian for yourself or need a guardian for a loved one, we can help you through the process. Contact us today to schedule an appointment or at (703) 972-5640.
