Whether you have joint or sole custody of your child, you have certain rights and obligations when it comes to international travel with your child. In this blog post, we will explain some of the options you have if your former spouse wants to take your child overseas...
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Why might you establish a guardianship for your loved one?
As our loved ones age, they may need assistance with many different tasks. They may need someone to drive them to medical appointments or to support them as they travel over uneven ground. Unfortunately, many elderly people also face other challenges that limit their...
How can I modify or end a guardianship?
A guardianship has many benefits. It allows you to appoint a guardian to make decisions for someone who is incapacitated and not able to make the decisions themselves. Guardianships are especially beneficial for special needs adults or aging parents. You may obtain a...
An overview of guardianships in Texas
A guardianship allows a person, called a guardian, to make decisions for another person, called a ward, and is often put in place when the ward is incapacitated. This means that the ward has a physical or mental condition that limits his or her ability to provide for...
How can we take care of our aging parents?
As our parents grow older, there may come a time when it is critical to discuss care options for them. An important part of estate planning in Texas, especially for the elderly, involves managing long-term care. If an elderly loved one develops a crippling condition...
Selecting a guardian a vital part of estate plan for parents
Perhaps the most important aspect of the estate planning process is the peace of mind it brings that loved ones, family and children will be cared for according to their wishes. This allows those who have crafted a comprehensive estate plan to rest easy, but it is...
The benefits of a guardianship
Guardianships may be set up for the care of children, elderly or those with special needs. In addition, they may be beneficial for loved ones with a disease, injury or disability. Guardianships can be part of an estate plan or separate and estate planners and others...
What are the types of guardianships?
In the state of Texas, a guardianship is typically associated with children who don't have parents to look out for them. However, there are times when an adult might need to be appointed a guardian. A guardianship can help adults look after themselves and maintain...
What is guardianship and when is it necessary?
When a loved one cannot take care of themselves or make their own decisions, guardianship can be an indispensable legal tool. Guardianships are typically set up for those who cannot make independent legal or personal choices, such as minor children, an elder parent...
What should you do when a special needs child becomes an adult?
Although parenthood is a lifetime commitment to the child that you created or adopted, many of your responsibilities and obligations theoretically end when your child turns 18. Realistically, of course, children often remain dependent long after they reach that age...
