SHOULD YOU BECOME A GUARDIAN?
Today, family members and friends are increasingly called upon to become court-appointed guardians of children and incapacitated adults.
- Many schools require a guardian to enroll a child if the child is not with the parent.
- Also, the DHS may ask that a relative become a guardian of a child when the parents are unfit.
- Aging adults who can no longer manage his or her personal care or finances may need a guardian.
- Developmentally disabled adults may need a full or limited guardianship.
- Mentally ill adults may need a guardian to supervise their medical care, and living arrangements. A guardian has quicker access to the courts for involuntary commitment of a mentally ill person.
When the Lord calls you (or someone you know) to serve a loved one as guardian, or if you have questions, contact Jean Holmes at Winters & King, Inc. (jholmes@wintersking.com) for assistance.