Guardianship & Conservatorship Legal Services Plymouth, MA

A Probate Court process of appointing a guardian to handle the personal affairs (personal needs, residence, and medical treatment) of an incapacitated person (adult) or ward (minor);

Families often seek guardianship legal services when a loved one can no longer make safe or informed personal decisions independently. A skilled guardianship attorney can assist with filing petitions, preparing medical documentation, and guiding families through Probate Court procedures while protecting the rights of the incapacitated person. 

A Petition for Guardianship requires a medical certificate from the treating physician that the incapacitated person is either: 

• Mentally Incompetent, or  
• Mentally Retarded or Disabled, or  
• A Minor; or
• Suffers From Severe Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, or Other Disease;

The same person may be appointed as both conservator and guardian. The guardianship appointment can be temporary, permanent, limited, or special. A guardian does not handle money or finances. 

The incapacitated person or minor may also be prescribed anti-psychotic medications that require court supervision and ongoing monitoring. 

The Roger’s guardianship process involves appointing an individual to oversee the administration of anti-psychotic medications, according to a court-approved treatment plan. This person is responsible for reporting to the Probate Court annually to ensure the treatment plan continues to serve the individual’s best interests. 

An experienced guardianship attorney can help families understand court requirements, medical documentation, annual reporting obligations, and compliance throughout the process. 

A Probate Court process of appointing a conservator to deal with the property and finances of a protected person. 

The conservator does not deal with the protected person’s personal affairs such as residence, medical treatment, or daily personal needs.  

Many families rely on conservatorship legal services when a loved one becomes unable to manage financial responsibilities, property matters, or important legal decisions. The same person may be appointed as both conservator and guardian depending on the circumstances. 

A Petition for Conservatorship requires a medical certificate from the treating physician that the person to be protected is either: 

• Mentally Weak; or  

• Physically Incapacitated; or  

• Mentally Retarded or Disabled.  

A conservatorship appointment can be temporary, permanent, limited, or special for a single transaction. 

Families facing guardianship or conservatorship matters can benefit from working with a trusted legal services firm experienced in Probate Court proceedings and legal guidance. 

At our firm, we provide compassionate support for guardianship, Rogers guardianship, and conservatorship matters to help protect your loved one’s well-being and interests.