Conservatorship Lawyer in NY & NC
Experienced Legal Advocates Protecting Your Loved One's Rights in New York & North Carolina
A conservatorship is a legal proceeding that provides for the care and protection of an adult who is unable to care for himself or herself. A court may appoint a conservator to manage the financial and/or personal affairs of a person who is unable to care for himself or herself. A conservator is also known as a guardian or a "conservator of the estate."
Our experienced attorneys at Parisi, Coan & Saccocio, PLLC have assisted hundreds of families with obtaining a conservatorship for a loved one. We are compassionate and understanding of the difficult situation you are facing. We will work with you to help you obtain the appropriate conservator for your loved one and provide them with the care and protection they need.
Contact our NY & NC conservatorship attorneys today at (914) 228-7448 to schedule an appointment.
What Is a Conservator?
A conservator is a person who is appointed by the court to manage the estate of a person who is unable to care for him or herself. The conservator is responsible for managing the financial affairs and personal care of the person who is unable to care for himself or herself. The conservator is also referred to as a guardian or a conservator of the estate. The conservator is responsible for the care and well-being of the person who is unable to care for himself or herself.
What are the Responsibilities of a Conservator?
A conservator is responsible for:
- Managing the financial affairs of the person who is unable to care for himself or herself
- Ensuring the person who is unable to care for himself or herself receives necessary care
- Managing the personal affairs of the person who is unable to care for himself or herself
- Reporting to the court on a regular basis
The conservator has many duties and is responsible for the well-being and care of the person who is unable to care for himself or herself. The conservator must report to the court on a regular basis to ensure the person who is unable to care for himself or herself is receiving the care and assistance he or she needs.
What is Incapacity?
In New York, there is no specific definition of "incapacity." However, incapacity may be defined as the inability to manage one's own affairs, care for one's self, or meet one's own basic needs. This can be caused by a physical or mental condition. A person who is unable to care for himself or herself may need a conservator appointed to manage his or her financial and personal affairs.
Some examples of incapacity may include:
- Advanced age
- Alzheimer's or dementia
- Diseases of the nervous system
- Mental illness
- Physical disability
- Substance abuse
- Traumatic brain injury
If you are concerned about the well-being of a loved one, it is important to seek the assistance of an attorney who can assist you with obtaining a conservator for your loved one. Our compassionate attorneys will work with you to obtain the appropriate conservator for your loved one.
How Does Someone Become a Conservator?
In order to become a conservator, the person must be nominated by one of the following:
- The person who is unable to care for himself or herself
- The person's spouse
- An adult child
- An adult sibling
- A grandchild
- A grandparent
- Any other adult family member
If there is no family member available to become the conservator, the court may appoint a professional conservator. A professional conservator is a person who is employed by an agency to manage the financial and personal affairs of a person who is unable to care for himself or herself. Our compassionate attorneys will work with you to obtain the appropriate conservator for your loved one.
Contact Our Experienced NY & NC Conservatorship Attorneys
Parisi, Coan & Saccocio, PLLC is here to help you obtain the conservator you need for your loved one. We are compassionate and understanding of the difficult situation you are facing. We will work with you to help you obtain the appropriate conservator for your loved one and provide them with the care and protection they need.
For more information about our services, contact our NC & NY conservatorship attorneys at (914) 228-7448 today.
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Daughter Settles Dispute Favorably Estate Matter
On the day of trial our client successfully resolved an estate matter whereby she received 60% of available funds of the estate. Interestingly, the case involved an admission by both brother and sister that their father had upwards of $200,000 in cash at the time of death (a ... -
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We are proud to have earned a seven-figure ruling in favor of a surviving spouse. In this particular case, two large assets were diverted through a complex trust and funding formula to the wrong beneficiary. Parisi, Coan & Saccocio, PLLC, successfully argued that the ...
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