Conservatorship
Phoenix, Arizona Conservatorship Lawyers Serving Phoenix, Scottsdale and Surrounding Areas
When a loved one can no longer manage his or her finances and bills, or is being taken advantage of financially, his or her family could seek to establish a conservatorship. A conservatorship is a legal process wherein the court appoints someone responsible for another person's finances and asset distribution. At Deloughery Law Office, PLC, our Phoenix, Arizona conservatorship attorneys address the legal matters concerning the appointment of conservators and ensure they fully understand the practical and fiduciary duties involved with the process. We strive to help families work through the hostility and strife sometimes associated with these proceedings, allowing their loved ones to get the financial support and supervision necessary.
Contact our Scottsdale law office to discuss the benefits of appointing a conservator for your family member. If the situation is an emergency, we can typically arrange for the court to appoint a conservator within days.
Experienced Estate Planning and Conservatorship Attorney
Conservatorships are primarily handled by experienced Phoenix, Arizona estate planning attorney Paul Deloughery. He assists conservators in seeking appointment initially, then in fulfilling their legal responsibilities and avoiding common mistakes that can lead to a breach of fiduciary duty. He can help you address many of the legal issues conservators commonly face, which can include:
- Providing an accurate accounting of all finances and assets
- Protecting assets, and responsibly using those assets to benefit the person in need and his/her family
- Filing actions against those abusing their position of trust, including an appointed power-of-attorney
- Making sure that any liquidated property receives fair market return when sold
- Preserving assets to ensure the financial stability and care of a loved one in the present time and for the future
- Posting any necessary bonds with the court
- Making important financial decisions that affect the family
Our Phoenix, Arizona lawyers assist conservators in understanding what is expected of them when they assume this important position of trust. We also represent family members accusing a conservator of failing to perform their responsibilities or breaching their fiduciary duties. Whatever the situation, you can be confident we will work hard to find effective solutions that are in the best interests of everyone involved.
A Commitment to Caring
Being an effective conservator is about more than managing a loved one's finances. It is also about providing the care your loved one deserves. At Deloughery Law Office, PLC, the protection of the rights and freedoms of the elderly, vulnerable and minor children is a top priority. We are committed to protecting the interests of adults in need, while helping our clients meet the financial needs of their loved ones.
Our law firm helps clients throughout Arizona and Minnesota seeking to become appointed conservators over a loved one's property. We also assist conservators in fulfilling their legal duties, all the while serving the best interests of their family. Contact our Scottsdale law offices to learn more about conservatorships and our legal services concerning them.
