Legal Guardian vs Power of Attorney Family caregivers ask about being a legal guardian vs power of attorney. When is one versus the other needed? The answer to this question depends on the circumstances. Legal guardian vs power of attorney also depends on the powers... Read more
How an Emergency Guardian is Appointed for Elderly Parent Can an emergency guardian for an elderly parent be appointed without you knowing? The answer is yes. Learn the who, what, and how of emergency guardianship petitions for elderly parents, spouses, grandparents,... Read more
Conservatorship Guardianship Expert Witness Fiduciary Litigation Pamela D. Wilson, MS, BS/BA, NCG, CSA, is a conservatorship and guardianship expert witness in cases involving breaches of fiduciary duty arising from misconduct, negligence, conflicts of interest, or... Read more
Can Two Siblings Have Power of Attorney for an Aging Parent? Can two siblings have power of attorney for an elderly parent? Siblings sharing power of attorney or acting as co-agents under power of attorney for a parent is possible. Before accepting co-agent... Read more
Power of Attorney for An Elderly Parent Power of attorney for an elderly parent is a fiduciary responsibility to avoid conflicts of interest and manage family caregiver expectations. Power of attorney responsibilities for an elderly parent can be overwhelming if the... Read more
Certified Guardians: National Guardianship Association Standards of Care Professional fiduciaries continue to be in the news related to actions or non-actions on behalf of wards. Concerns may be related to financial matters, poor care, or interactions with interested... Read more
