Caring for a minor or an adult who has physical or mental incapacities is an incredibly demanding responsibility. Often times, this responsibility also includes a formal court-appointment as a guardian or conservator for the minor child or disabled adult.

Guardians are persons appointed by the court to make personal decisions for the well-being of individuals who are incapable of making responsible decisions about personal needs and caring for themselves. Conservators are appointed by the court to make financial decisions for legally incapacitated individuals.

The guardianship or conservatorship process may seem daunting to you.  It is complicated and stressful, especially when you are already managing changes with your loved one.  We have experienced and compassionate attorneys to assist you throughout this process.

Our attorneys provide legal services in various areas of guardianship and conservatorship, including:

• Establishment of guardianships and conservatorships
• Representation of guardians and conservators in court proceedings
• Representation of persons subject to guardianship and conservatorship (sometimes referred to as “wards”) and other protected persons in court proceedings
• Restoration to capacity and termination of guardianships and conservatorships
• Successor guardianship and conservatorship proceedings
• Preparation of required annual court reporting documents

As an extension of support to vulnerable individuals in the community, some Hellmuth & Johnson attorneys are active members of the Minnesota Association for Guardianship & Conservatorship (MAGiC).

Click here to access Hellmuth & Johnson’s details in the MAGiC directory.