Guardianship Attorneys in California
Thinking about what would happen if you were no longer around to care for your minor child can be overwhelming. Taking the time to designate a guardian with the help of our estate planning attorneys in California can provide peace of mind.
At Rodriguez Lagorio, LLP, we provide compassionate legal guidance from our family to yours through the complex waters of guardianship. Whether you are looking to designate a guardian in your estate plan, petition for guardianship, or resolve disputes, we provide legal counsel and representation.
When To Meet With a California Guardianship Lawyer
Meeting with a guardianship attorney may be wise whether you are simply planning for the unexpected or a minor in your life is in immediate need of temporary guardianship. Our guardianship attorneys in California support clients in all of these scenarios:
- Your relatives or close friends have recently passed away or are otherwise no longer able to care for their child (i.e., incarcerated, in rehab, or incapacitated) and their child needs immediate care.
- You want to formalize a caregiving role to make medical, legal, or educational decisions on behalf of your dependent.
- There are disputes over who should become guardian in a case in which the parents can no longer care for the child.
- You need immediate authority to care for a child before an official hearing can take place.
- You are caring for a child who has inherited money or property that needs to be managed through a guardianship of the estate.
Our Guardianship Attorney Services in Fremont, CA
California recognizes two primary types of guardianship:
- Guardianship of the Person: The legal authority to make decisions regarding a child’s education, housing, healthcare, and overall well-being
- Guardianship of the Estate: The legal authority to handle a child’s inheritance or other assets under court supervision
Our guardianship attorneys in California offer a range of services surrounding both legal guardianship processes.
Appointing Guardianship During Estate Planning
Our estate planning attorneys can help you consider all of the factors in appointing a guardian in your estate plan so that you are prepared should you no longer be able to care for your child.
Petitioning for Guardianship
We can help you prepare and file the required paperwork to establish Guardianship of the Person or Guardianship of the Estate and guide you through the court process.
Representing You in Guardianship Hearings and Probate Court Proceedings
We can attend all court appearances with you to present evidence that your requested arrangement is in the best interests of the child.
Filing for Temporary/Emergency Guardianship
When a child needs immediate placement, we can help file for temporary or immediate guardianship to establish care while awaiting a court hearing.
Request a Consultation With a Bay Area Guardianship Attorney
Approaching guardianship the right way ensures that the proper legal protections are in place for the care of a minor. Rodriguez Lagorio, LLP, is your legal guide through this important process. Contact our guardianship attorneys in California today at 925-963-2709 to schedule a consultation and see what our family can do for yours.
