Guardianship Litigation
Our guardianship litigation attorneys can assist any party with an interest in the adult guardianship proceeding. If you are the petitioner or the alleged incapacitated party or another interested party, we can assist. Our adult guardianship litigation lawyers provide the following services:
Representation of Proposed Guardian
- Filing of initial guardianship petition or cross-petition;
- Filing objections to the petition of another proposed guardian (if applicable);
- Correspondence with Court Evaluator, Court Appointed Attorney for the Incapacitated Person and other parties and attorneys;
- Conducting discovery, preparing witnesses and obtaining necessary medical and financial records (to the extent allowed by the court); and
- Preparation for and representation at trial.
Representation of Alleged Incapacitated Person
- Filing necessary objections to guardianship (if applicable);
- Advocating for limited guardianship (if applicable);
- Advocating on your behalf to accomplish your goals;
- Conducting discovery, preparing witnesses and obtaining necessary medical and financial records; and
- Preparation for and representation at trial.
Challenge or Defend Actions of Appointed Guardian
We can assist with the following services:
- File petition to remove guardian;
- File petition to change current guardian;
- File petition to expand or limit a guardian’s power;
- Sue a guardian for impropriety or theft;
- Sue a third party to return money belonging to the incapacitated person; and
- Any other matter related to adult guardianship.
Please feel free to Contact us today for a free consultation.
