If a loved one is unable to physically or financially care for themselves, it may be necessary to establish a guardianship or conservatorship for the loved one’s protection and care. Furthermore, minors who have lost a parent, have received an inheritance, or are otherwise in need of assistance, may need a guardianship or conservatorship.

Guardianships and Conservatorships are court-appointed and court-supervised procedures that enable a fiduciary to act on behalf of someone else. For adults, powers of attorney are often helpful in preventing the necessity of a guardianship and conservatorship.

We can help you with:

• Establishing guardianships and conservatorships;

• Serving as Guardian Ad Litem when an appointee is required;

• Filing initial and annual reports;

• Obtaining powers to perform tasks of administration; and

• Concluding and terminating guardianships and conservatorships.

Contact Kate Kohorst (kate@kohorstlaw.com) or Daniel Fischer (daniel@kohorstlaw.com) for your Guardianship and Conservatorship questions.

HELPFUL Guardianship & Conservatorship RESOURCES:

Iowa Governor’s Developmental Disabilities Guide to Guardianship & Conservatorship

Iowa Legal Aid Resources on Guardianship and Conservatorship