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St. Paul and Minneapolis Conservatorship and Guardianship Attorneys - A grandparent providing full-time care for a grandchild wants to enroll the child in school.
- Parents of a 17-year-old with severe developmental disabilities want to ensure they can continue to make decisions on their child's behalf even after he turns 18.
- Adult children of a parent with Alzheimer's want to be able to make medical and daily living decisions for their parent as the disease progresses.
These are all examples of situations in which legal conservatorship or guardianship is useful. Guardianship and conservatorship allow someone to make decisions on behalf of another person. At the Little Canada law office of Gerten and Van Valkenburg, PA, our estate attorneys have significant experience working with families and friends who are concerned about a vulnerable child or adult and want to accept legal authority for him or her. This is a difficult step for most families. We provide compassionate legal guidance and support to assist you through the court process. Sometimes the same goals can be met with healthcare directives and powers of attorney. Contact our law firm to talk with an experienced lawyer who can explain which tools will best meet your goals. Guardianship v. Conservatorship The responsibilities of a guardian vary depending on the needs of the individual, and a court will decide the proper scope of a guardianship. Guardianship can give broad decision-making power to the person who accepts the role of guardian. A guardian can make medical decisions and may be responsible for the care and housing of the individual. Conservatorship allows another person to make financial decisions on behalf of an incapacitated individual. The court may grant conservatorship if an individual is no longer able to run his or her business or handle personal finances. Similar to a guardianship, the court will decide the scope of the conservator's responsibilities. Contact a Guardianship and Conservatorship Attorney We look forward to helping you care for the needs of your loved ones through guardianship or conservatorship, or with a power of attorney. Our firm handles all estate planning and probate court issues that come before Minnesota probate courts. Contact us to schedule a consultation. Gerten and Van Valkenburg, PA
303 E. Little Canada Road
St. Paul Minnesota 55117-1625
Phone: (651) 323-2377
Fax: (651) 484 6174
Map and Directions At Gerten and Van Valkenburg, PA, we proudly serve family law, estate planning, real estate, and small business clients throughout the Twin Cities metro area, including the cities of: Arden Hills, Blaine, Fridley, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Little Canada, Maplewood, Minneapolis, North Oaks, Oakdale, Roseville, Shoreview, St. Paul, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, Woodbury, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Columbia Heights, Circle Pines, Coon Rapids, Eagan, Hastings, Mendota, Rosemount, Stillwater, Forest Lake, Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Eden Prairie, Edina, Excelsior, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, Richfield, St. Louis Park and Wayzata. We serve Anoka County, Chisago County, Dakota County, Hennepin County, Isanti County, Ramsey County, Sherburne County, Stearns County and Washington County.
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