Terminating a Legal Guardianship
A family or individual can terminate a guardianship by petitioning the court or by filing a written complaint to terminate the guardianship. A guardianship can also terminate without a court order if a minor under a guardianship turns 18, or if a limited guardianship expires. There are two main types of guardianships: (1) Minor guardianships […]
Guardianship Types
The Guardianship Types There are two main adult guardianship types (guardian of the person and guardian of the estate). Minor guardianship is another type of guardianship which involves the care of a minor child. In adult guardianship, a person could be appointed by the court to act as the guardian of the person, in which […]
Power of Attorney in Seattle, Washington
A POA (or Power of Attorney) gives another person the authority to make financial or medical decisions on your behalf. But don’t let the name “power of attorney” deceive you. The person you appoint to make your medical and financial decisions (known as your “agent”) doesn’t have to be an attorney. Anyone over the age […]
Guardianship in Seattle, Washington
Guardianship is a legal process where a person is appointed to make legal, financial, and even medical decisions for another person, usually a vulnerable individual like a child or a disabled individual. In Seattle, Washington, there are minor guardianships and adult guardianships. In this article, we’ll explore these different types of guardianships, situations where family […]