Guardianships

A guardianship may also be necessary when a minor inherits a large estate, such as life insurance proceeds.
The guardianship process involves filing an application with the Court asking that one person, usually the person filing out the application, be appointed as guardian of another person, the proposed ward, and/or of the proposed ward’s estate.

An attorney will be appointed to represent the proposed ward. That attorney, along with the probate court investigator, will conduct a thorough review to make sure a guardianship is necessary.

One of the probate court’s primary concerns is that the guardianship be established in the least restrictive way possible. For example, if an elderly person is unable to handle complicated matters concerning their health care, but is still very keen on political issues and is able to take care of their residence and other matters, then the guardianship would be set up so that the guardian has the express power to make health care decisions, but the ward retains the right to vote, to establish their residence, and to take care of other things as they are able.

More about our Denton County guardianship practice:

Our staff collectively has had over 15 years of guardianship experience in Denton County, and we are well versed and acquainted with the probate court staff and their requirements and preferences for creating viable guardianships.

To help us help you, please take the time to complete the following before your initial consultation to establish a guardianship. Your response to these questions will help us organize your case and will save you attorney's fees as well as help you to avoid gathering and assembling information after the case is in progress.

Since your answers are being made to an attorney, your confidentiality is assured and you are protected by the attorney-client privilege. Please answer as fully as possible.

• Guardianship Questionnaire
• Doctor's Form Letter