Phoenix Guardianship Lawyers

Arizona Guardianship Attorney

At our Phoenix and Sun City law firm of Gorman & Jones, PLC, lawyers Andrew P. Gorman and Matthew M. Jones help establish legal guardianships. Whether you need to name a guardian for a minor child, or select a guardian for yourself in the event of incapacity, we can help you make a wise choice. The guardian can be named through a Will, part of a trust instrument, or through a medical power of attorney. However you do this, we will help you sort through the factors that should go into the selection of a guardian for yourself or your children. For more information about choosing a guardian, contact us at our Arizona law firm.

Conservatorship

We also help people name conservators to manage assets, either for young children or for incapacitated adults. The issues to be considered for selecting this individual are slightly different than are those for guardians. We help clients walk through the process to choose someone who will manage assets carefully and according to the client's wishes.

Court-appointed guardians

Our lawyers assist people who are seeking guardianships or conservatorships for another person. This situation is typically an adult child hoping to have the court appoint a guardian or conservator for his or her parent. This usually happens in cases where the parent is unable to execute a power of attorney. In addition, court-appointed temporary guardianship can be requested when the individual will be incapacitated for a limited period.

Contested guardianships

On occasion, there is really no need for a guardian for an elderly person. The individual for whom the guardian is being requested contests the appointment. We represent elders contesting the assignment of a guardian.

Comprehensive legal guardianship representation

In these matters, our lawyers handle everything. If you have questions about any issue related to guardianship or conservatorship, contact our attorneys at Gorman & Jones, PLC to schedule a free initial consultation.

• Elder Law
• Estate Planning
• Guardianships
• Inheritance and Estate Tax Planning
• Living Wills
• Powers of Attorney
• Probate and Estate Administration
• Trusts
• Wills
• Conservatorships
• Probate Litigation
• Out of State Representation
• Will and Trust Contests
• Competency Issues
• Undue Influence
• Questionable Will Changes
• Fiduciary Representation
• Claims Against Fiduciaries
• Petitions for Special Administration
• Senior Financial Exploitation
• Business Transactional Services
• Business Succession Planning
• Special Needs Trusts
• Asset Protection