New Series Guardianship and Conservatorships

Welcome everyone that has been following our mini series of articles on issues on elder law for our clients in the Boston and Greater Boston Area.

We are Cohen and Oalican, LLP, Elder Law Attorneys, specializing in protecting the legal rights and financial concerns of our clients as they age and prepare for retirement and succession.

Enjoy this next series on the topic of Guardianship and Conservatorships.

What are Guardianships and Conservatorships?

Guardianship and conservatorship are legal relationships whereby the Probate Court gives one person (the guardian or conservator) the power to make decisions for another (the ward). As of July 1, 2009, the probate courts have begun distinguishing between guardians and conservators. Now, guardians only have authority over personal and medical decisions and conservators only have authority over financial decision. A guardian or conservator may be appointed when a Probate Court determines that an individual is incapacitated to such degree that they are unable to care for herself or her assets.



This is the first in a series, brought to you by Boston Attorneys Cohen & Oalican, LLP, specializing in Guardianship and Conservatorship Attorneys in Boston.