There are times when an individual is no longer capable of making many important decisions for themselves. As your elder law attorney, Wright Abshire can assist you in becoming appointed Guardian of your loved one, ensuring that they will be secure and cared for and that you will be in control of decisions pertaining to his or her person and property.

The main reason for a guardianship is to expedite needed medical care, but there are also other reasons.  A guardian of the person is responsible for his ward's health and personal care.  A guardian of the estate manages his ward's assets and is accountable to the court in so doing.  A single individual may serve in both capacities.

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Legal guardianship in Texas is a court dependent proceeding in which a guardian is appointed to "oversee" the person and/or estate of an incapacitated person. A Texas guardianship can be established over minors, the mentally ill, the developmentally challenged, those who are frail and anyone else the court finds to be unable to properly function in one or more delineated areas, such as handling money, driving a car, making medical decisions and so on. Contact us to find out more about legal guardianship in Texas.