Practice Areas - Guardianship

A guardianship may be in order when a person is unable to manage his or her physical or mental wellbeing, health care needs, money, or assets.  In Nevada, when one of its citizens faces this difficulty, a Nevada resident may petition the State District Court to be appointed as the Guardian of that individual’s person and/or estate.  The acting party is then referred to as the “Guardian” and the person they are seeking to assist the “Ward” or “Protected Person”.

Generally, a legal Guardian is a concerned family member, an individual appointed in the Ward’s estate planning documents, or a professional guardian trained in to assist those in need.  Once a Guardian is appointed by the Court through a proper demonstration of difficulties facing the Ward, the Guardian becomes legally responsible for the Ward’s person and/or estate.

Guardianship matters are sensitive legal proceedings that require both specialized legal knowledge and personal attention for not only the Ward, but also their family and friends.  We are experienced in all types of Guardianship matters, having represented family members acting as the Guardian for a loved one and professional Guardians assisting a person in need.  Our attorneys have also protected the interests of both a proposed Ward, and those concerned about them.  If you are facing uncertainty about the ability of a loved one to take proper care of themselves, or are facing uncertainty about your own well-being, it would be our pleasure to help in any way.