Vallejo Guardianship Attorneys
The guardianship law firm of Favaro, Lavezzo, Gill, Caretti & Heppell, P.C. has offices in Vallejo, Fairfield, St. Helena, and Napa to help individuals who become incapacitated without planning documents in place. California law requires the establishment of conservatorships, also known as guardianships, to designate individuals who can manage the financial affairs and make health care and other decisions in the event individuals can no longer handle these issues.
If the court appoints you as conservator of an estate, our law firm has the experience you need to help advise you of your fiduciary duties and obligations. We also assist clients in guardianship proceedings and can help you obtain appointment in Vallejo and throughout Northern California.
The Importance of Experienced Vallejo Guardianship Lawyers
Whether from advanced age, infirmity, or any other cause, individuals may require the following types of assistance, often for the rest of their lives:
- Help with daily care, including shopping, cooking, hygiene, and housekeeping
- Medical support or nursing services
- Assistance dealing with financial issues
The role of conservator is not one you should take lightly. As a close relative or friend of another person (the conservatee), your willingness to help with these and other issues is admirable. But court appointment in a guardianship role places you in a position of potentially great responsibility. Every act you make on behalf of the conservatee must comply with the law and be in his or her best interests.
Although appointment as a conservator permits you to make decisions for a conservatee, there are certain situations requiring approval from a judge. A guardianship attorney from Favaro, Lavezzo, Gill, Caretti & Heppell, P.C. in Vallejo has the experience needed to advise you and guide you through all legal requirements of this important role.
Contact Experienced Guardianship Lawyers
If you need assistance with any aspect of guardianship, contact Favaro, Lavezzo, Gill, Caretti & Heppell, P.C. for a free consultation with an experienced guardianship attorney in Vallejo or one of our other offices.
