Guardianships for Minors
A minor child is an individual who is under eighteen (18) years of age, who is not married, and who is not in military service. When you have a minor child, it is essential that you nominate a guardian of…
Guardianships for Minors | 8 Things to Consider
Whether or not you have an estate plan in place, if you have underage children, you must take action to plan for their care in the unfortunate event you are no longer able to. This means considering guardianships for minors…
Britney Spears’ Conservatorship – Update
Britney Spears' conservatorship has been a matter of public debate since it was initiated in 2008. Initially, Britney Spears’ father, James “Jamie” Spears was named as co-conservator of his daughter’s “person” and estate with an attorney, Andrew Wallet. In 2019,…
Britney Spears and the Controversy Surrounding Conservatorship
Thanks to a recent court ruling, the conservatorship of singer Britney Spears has again received wide media attention in the past few weeks. The conservatorship of Spears has been a matter of public debate since it was initiated in 2008,…
Why Designating a Guardian for Your Child is Crucial
If you have minor children then it is highly recommended that you designate a standby guardian by executing a Designation of Standby Guardian under SCPA 1726(3), and that you execute a Last Will and testament that nominates a permanent guardian…
Understanding Adult Guardianship: Types and Proceedings
When considering how to manage the property and/or well-being of a person under a disability, the need to be appointed a guardian for that person often becomes part of the conversation. In New York State there are three types of…
Understanding the Role of a Guardian for Disabled Individuals
Explaining Article 17-A Guardianship to Parents of Children with Disabilities When considering how to manage the property or well-being of a disabled person, the need for an appointed guardian often becomes part of the conversation. In New York State, there…
How to become a Guardian of a Minor
When considering how to manage the property and/or well being of a person who is a minor, or who may be considered disabled, the need to be appointed a guardian for that person often becomes part of the conversation. In…
Should a Guardian Consider Medicaid Planning?
As Elder Law attorneys we advise our clients to execute durable powers of attorney in order to ensure that someone they trust is authorized to manage their property in the event that they no longer have the capacity to do…
On Air with Deanna M. Eble
Deanna M, Eble joined Hilary Topper on her talk show, Hilary Topper on Air. During this podcast, Deanna discusses some of the hurdles of raising a child with special needs. Many parents are inundated with information from all different sources…