Katy Guardianship Lawyer
Assisting Families With Guardianship Matters in Sugar Land
Guardianship is an important way to protect elders and the disabled, but the process of seeking and establishing protection must be navigated with care. At Barker Law Firm PC, we understand Texas’ laws governing custody and apply over 20 years of experience to your family law case.
Our Katy guardianship attorneys are here to guide you, protect you, and help you prepare for the future.
Contact us online or call (713) 597-3911 to schedule a consultation with our Katy guardianship attorneys.
What Is Guardianship?
In modern society, our elderly population faces many challenges. Some elderly people have relatively healthy bodies, but their mental capacity has deteriorated. Elderly people may be targeted by unscrupulous people for financial exploitation.
Many elderly people outlive their retirement plans (and other financial assets) or have their estates eaten up with long-term care costs. But legal measures such as proper disability estate planning or custody can mitigate or avoid the serious issues faced by the elderly or incapacitated.
Providing protection to an estate develops a relationship established by a probate court between an incapacitated person (known as the ward) and the person who is responsible for the ward's well-being — the guardian.
Wardenships are most often sought for elderly people suffering from dementia or other age-related deterioration of mental faculties, and for young adults who have a mental or developmental disability that prevents them from caring for themselves safely.
Different Types of Guardianship
There are two types of guardians: a guardian of the person, who manages the ward's day-to-day care, including making sure the ward has adequate medical care and shelter; and a guardian of the estate, who manages the ward's finances and property interests.
Sometimes, a court will determine that the proposed ward only requires one type of guardian or the other.
A guardian of the estate is often not appointed unless the proposed ward has significant assets that need to be protected. If the ward requires both a guardian of the person and a guardian of the estate, it is possible, but not mandatory, for the court to appoint the same person to fulfill both roles.
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“Georgia was amazingly helpful throughout the entire process. She took on my case when I was down to the wire and needed help ASAP. She fought for everything I asked for and was far more knowledgeable than opposing counsel. I’m very grateful for her and her team and while I hope not to need her in the future I will always keep her number close by.”- Robyn B.
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“Georgia is very easy to work with, she was very responsive and patient throughout my whole case I highly recommend working with her for any Family Law related cases.”- Fernando D.
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“Barker Law Firm is AMAZING! My husband recently passed away, I would have been lost without them. They guided me through the probate every step of the way. Thank you to the entire team!”- Anonymous
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“Barker Law Firm represented me successfully during my Divorce, I was able to get back my properties I lost during my first hearing. Will always recommend friends and family to this Law Firm, thanks to the staff who assisted me during my Divorce as well.”- Alice R. Martin
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“Georgia Barker's and the Barker Law Firm PC is the place to choose for a divorce or any other legal matter where a great lawyer is needed. And let's not forget her paralegals! All and all a great team, very professional and knowledgeable. Throughout my son's divorce procedures we enjoyed working with Georgia and her team and the results were accordingly!”- Former Client
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“I recently went through a divorce and Barker Law Firm was truly amazing. Georgia is a great lawyer, she is very responsive and always attentive to details. Her team is also great and always on top of everything. Everyone knew what was going on with my case and I never had to chase them down for anything. I would recommend this firm to anyone in need of a family lawyer. Georgia knows her stuff and she will always provide the best advise and path forward for your benefit. She will fight for her client and get you the best possible outcome. Best thing for me was the access I always had to being able to discuss or talk to her over the phone at any time. She was ALWAYS available. I was really happy with my outcome and her great work! Hands down one of the best family lawyers out there! You wont regret it!”- Karent A.
