Our guardianship services include:
Elder Guardianship
Elder Guardianship is a legal solution to protect a senior who can no longer manage their own care. It allows the court-appointed guardian to make crucial decisions, ensuring the safety and financial stability of a senior. Protect your loved ones as they get older with Elder Guardianship so you can meet their specific needs and prioritize their interests.
Guardianship for Minor Heirs
In Texas, parents are the natural guardians of children. However, minor children do not have the legal ability to perform certain legal tasks such as opening a bank account.
If both parents pass and a minor child inherits property or is the beneficiary of an insurance payout, a legal guardian may be required to receive and manage those assets until the child becomes a legal adult.
Special Needs
Guardianship
Children become legal adults when they turn 18, giving them the right to make their own decisions about where to live, how to spend their money, and how to spend their lives. However, if your child has special needs, they may still require the same kind of guidance and care you’ve always provided.
Ensure you have the legal right to make decisions on their behalf. By working with the trusted team at the Law Offices of Amy L. Jenkins, we can help you collect necessary documentation like a Certificate of Medical Examination (CME) so you can continue to protect and support your child.
Lesser Restrictive Alternatives
Not every minor or person with special needs requires a legal guardian. In certain cases, less restrictive options can be a better alternative:
- Special Needs Trust
- Management Trust
- Supported Decision-Making Agreement
- Durable Power of Attorney
- Medical Power of Attorney
For individuals that would benefit from lesser restrictive alternatives, the Law Offices of Amy L. Jenkins can help you identify the best alternatives for your unique situation so you can experience enhanced independence by making your own decisions.
