Guardianship Attorney in New York
Dealing with the issue of a guardianship is never easy. Having to take legal control of the affairs an infirm parent, an adult child with disabilities or of a severely injured sibling takes an emotional toll.
A knowledgeable lawyer at Goldberg Sager & Associates, can help answer your questions and concerns regarding a guardianship. We use our twenty years of experience when explaining to clients their options with guardianship and how process typically works. Contact our firm today.
Elderly individuals are often the subject of a guardianship proceeding. Our firm helps individuals are seeking guardianships understand their options. In certain cases, we represent individuals subject to a guardianship filing and help them assert that a guardianship is not appropriate.
In certain cases, a guardianship over an adult must be established in order to protect them. Adults who are incapable of caring for themselves due to drug addiction, physical incapacitation, mental illness, mental retardation, or other reasons may require the intervention of a loved one or friend to ensure their well being.
In other cases, a legal guardianship may be tied into aspects of elder care and elder law, such as healthcare and financial details. We are sensitive to the needs of our clients and the individuals that are the subject of the guardianship petition. Our firm can handle the creation of a legal conservatorship as well as providing clients information regarding New York guardianship laws.
Guardianships Over Children
Though not as common, guardianships over children maybe necessary if a parent is unable to function in their parental role. Many guardianship cases may result in child custody matters that can also be handled by our firm.
Contact us at Goldberg Sager & Associates today to discuss your rights and options regarding guardianships.
