Elder Care, Guardianship, and Conservatorship

When our loved ones get older, sometimes they have difficulty managing their finances or making appropriate health care decisions.

We can help individuals and families evaluate their options and make appropriate decisions. We can also help you protect your loved ones from people who might take advantage of them by having a guardian or conservator appointed.

If someone you know is having difficulty making appropriate decisions, it may be that a guardian or conservator needs to be appointed for them.

A guardian is an agent appointed by the probate court to manage the medical and day-to-day personal affairs of an incapacitated person.

A conservator is an agent appointed by the probate court to manage the financial affairs of an incapacitated person.

Incapacity can be a very difficult issue for individuals and families to discuss. We have worked with many individuals and families to evaluate their guardianship and conservatorship options and facilitate communications on this highly sensitive subject.

By law, guardians and conservators must act in the best interest of the protected person. We can help you comply with the laws of acting in someone’s best interests. Our litigators can defend you if your actions are challenged or contested.

  • We can work with the nursing facility to obtain the an evaluation of your loved one to determine if a guardian and conservator is necessary
  • We can explain the process of appointing a guardian and conservator
  • We can prepare the necessary application for a guardian and conservator
  • We can conduct the hearing required by law
  • We can assist you in your duties as guardian and conservator

Call today: 913.871.9800

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Liberty, MO: 816.781.8587
Leawood, KS: 913.871.9800

Timothy J. Murphy
tjm@murphy-lawoffice.com

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When it comes to felony and misdemeanor cases, an experienced and effective criminal defense attorney can mean the difference between a prison sentence and reduced or dismissed charges.

Probate, Will, Conservatorship

We are knowledgeable about many obstacles in caring for one’s elders and navigating the probate system. We also ensure that your wishes are properly and smoothly carried out upon your death with the proper estate plan.

Domestic

We have litigated various Divorce, Child Support & Visitation, Motion to Modify Child Support, Child Custody or Visitation, and Paternity cases at every level, including the Kansas and Missouri Supreme Court.