Greater Cincinnati Area Attorneys for Guardianships
The enactment of Senate Bill 157 provides Ohio parents with the statutory authority to nominate a guardian for adult children with certain disabilities. At Beckman Weil Shepardson LLC, in Cincinnati, we offer guidance to families with legal concerns related to guardianships under this law.
We represent guardians or potential wards in court-ordered guardianship proceedings. We also offer ongoing representation of guardians after a guardianship is awarded by the court.
What is a Guardianship?
Guardianships are legal protections that are put in place for people who are not able to take care of their own affairs. They can be sought on behalf of an allegedly incompetent or disabled person, a minor, their estate — or both. Once a guardianship over a person is granted, a guardian controls and protects the person. Guardianship of estate occurs when a guardian controls and protects the estate.
In order for a guardianship to be granted, it is usually necessary to go to court and to offer certain proof of incompetence. People seeking court-ordered guardianship must usually show documents like a physician's statement as proof.
People often wonder how long it takes to have a guardianship put in place. The length of time varies in different situations. The best way to get an answer in your situation is to talk with an attorney at Beckman Weil Shepardson LLC.
Contact Beckman Weil Shepardson LLC
If you are in need of legal assistance with a guardianship issue, work with a law firm that provides distinctly personal attention to clients throughout the greater Cincinnati area. We invite you to contact the lawyers at Beckman Weil Shepardson LLC by calling 513-621-2100.
