Guardianships – Long Term

What is a guardian?

A guardian is a designated person who acts in the best interests of another person who is incapacitated, or unable to make decisions for him/herself.  Some guardians are appointed by the court, but this does not have to be the case.  Individuals can create a guardianship plan to have in place, should the need for a guardian arise.

What do guardians do?

When a person becomes incapacitated, a guardian is the person who makes decisions on behalf of the incapacitated person.  Because there can be many important decisions to make, the selection of the proper guardian is very important.  Guardians often have several very important decisions to make regarding health and wellness, living arrangements, and property.  Guardians are also required to maintain reports for the court and appear at any court proceedings.

We can be a local advocate.

Occasionally, meet with clients who have a loved one who lives far away.  In cases like this, Braggs Law Offices, PLLC can act on your behalf when working with attorneys in other areas of the country or can become an advocate for your elderly loved one who lives in the Northern Virginia, Maryland or Washington, D.C. area.  We can help you with all of the following:

• Required reporting to the court,
• Assistance with audits,
• Intervention proceedings,
• Decisions regarding property,
• Living arrangements such as nursing homes or senior living facilities,
• Immediate decisions and preparation for the future.

We can be a local advocate for your loved one if you are not able to be present.

We can guide you through the process.

Whether you are looking to establish a guardian for yourself or need a guardian for a loved one, we can help you through the process. Contact us today to schedule an appointment or call us at (703) 972-5640.