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Guardianship & Conservatorship Attorney In Nashville

Protect Your Loved Ones With Local Legal Guidance

Conservatorships and guardianships are two legal means used to protect family members or loved ones who can’t care for themselves or their assets. Our guardianship and conservatorship lawyers in Nashville can help you through the legal process to set up protections for their care and management of their assets. 

At Crow Estate Planning & Probate, we bring a compassionate approach and knowledgeable support. We can guide you through complex legal processes to secure the legal rights necessary to care for your loved one’s needs.  

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Do You Need Conservatorship or Guardianship Services?

While conservatorship and guardianship are similar, they serve different purposes. The one you choose depends on the situation. In general, conservatorships are for adults with disabilities or incapacities who are unable to effectively manage their affairs. 

On the other hand, guardianship nomination in a will designates an individual to care for a minor if the minor’s parents are unable to do so. Financial guardianships are a specific type of guardianship that can protect a minor’s inherited assets. 

Conservatorships are established by the court when a loved one can no longer care for themselves. The court appoints a person to take charge of the disabled person’s healthcare and financial affairs and authorizes the conservator to act in the disabled person’s best interests. Conservatorships are common when an adult no longer has the mental capacity to make sound decisions about their life. 

A guardianship nomination in a will formally designates an individual to serve as a guardian for a minor. The court will then consider this individual for appointment. Financial guardianship appoints an individual to care for the financial affairs of a minor who inherits assets. The person appointed to care for the minor’s finances will manage assets, invest funds, and handle taxes until the minor reaches adulthood.

Our attorneys for conservatorship and guardianship in Nashville can discuss the differences and provide the services you require.

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Our Conservatorship Services

Obtaining conservatorship for your loved one involves drafting and filing a petition with the local court, along with medical documents establishing their condition. Our team can assist with this process. We can help you gather all the paperwork you need to streamline the legal procedures. We also have experience navigating the Office of Conservatorship Management, which makes us a knowledgeable partner you can depend on. 

Our conservatorship attorneys in Nashville can help establish:

  • Conservatorship of the person: We can help you secure the legal authority to make healthcare decisions, consent to medical treatment, and establish residential living arrangements for your loved one. 

  • Conservatorship of the estate: Our team structures legal powers so you can pay bills, manage bank accounts, and protect your loved one’s assets from fraud or mismanagement. 

Not every petition for conservatorship goes according to plan. You may face a contested case that requires much more legwork to overcome. Our estate planning law firm addresses the obstacles you may face in appeals to ensure you achieve the best results possible. 

Guardianship Services for Minors

If you are the parent of a minor, gain some peace of mind by deciding who will care for your child if you pass or if you are unable to do so for some reason, like severe illness or disability. We include guardianship nominations in our estate plans to help you lay out your wishes, but we do not facilitate legal proceedings for guardianships. 

Our Nashville guardianship attorneys can also help you set up court-approved structures for managing inheritances, insurance payouts, or lawsuit settlements for children under 18. These services enable the guardian to help manage the child’s assets until the child is old enough to manage them. It is required for the child, as minors cannot manage their own inheritance in Tennessee.

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Why Choose Crow Estate Planning & Probate?

Our lawyers for conservatorship and guardianship in Nashville have the knowledge to assist you with conservatorship or guardianship proceedings. Our firm handles various aspects of estate law. This focus equips us with the legal background to streamline every step.

Our business is accredited by the Better Business Bureau, demonstrating our commitment to upholding high standards of trust, transparency, and ethical business practices. Reviews from past clients illustrate the level of care we bring to every case. 

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Establish protection for your older loved one or child with our Nashville conservatorship and guardianship lawyers. Call our office at 615-894-9926 or reach out to us online to discuss your situation. We can set up a free consultation to discuss your situation and provide advice regarding next steps. 

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