Las Vegas Guardianships Attorneys

Are you concerned that your aging or ill relative or friend is no longer able to competently handle his or her own personal affairs? Are you considering seeking guardianship so that you can better take care of them and get them the help they need?

The lawyers at Ken R. Ashworth & Associates will use our 14 years of experience and our integrity and credibility in handling estate planning matters to achieve your family's needs and goals.

Contact our Las Vegas guardianships lawyers online to discuss your situation in a free initial consultation or call us at (702) 893-9500.

Pahrump Probate Lawyers

The fact is that people in our society are living longer, leading to an increased population of aging Americans. As people age, they become more likely to grant their children or other close relatives and friends durable powers of attorney to make decisions on their behalf, for reasons of asset protection and prevention of manipulation, amongst others.

Unfortunately, due to difficulties in enforcement of these durable powers of attorney, an increasing number of organizations are no longer accepting a power of attorney as sufficient proof that this person can make decisions on the elderly or sick person's behalf. For example, many Nevada banks will no longer allow you to make financial transactions with a power of attorney.

Fortunately, there is an alternative — under Nevada law, a close relative or friend can seek guardianship of an incapacitated person. A guardianship or conservatorship will allow you to make medical and financial decisions on your relative or friends' behalf, as well as complete related necessary transactions. A guardian also takes on the responsibility for his or her ward — ensuring that his or her best interests are always accounted for in making these decisions and transactions.

Nevada Trusts Attorneys

Are you considering seeking guardianship of your parent or another aging relative or friend? Contact our Pahrump probate attorneys at Ken R. Ashworth & Associates today for a free consultation, or call us at (702) 893-9500.