From our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: Pennsylvania Guardianships

Most Recently Updated July 26, 2018.

“My sister suffers from mental illness, and is currently so depressed she cannot get out of bed. She is a smart woman and has a house and plenty of savings. Our brother is a parasite, and has filed a petition to have her declared incapacitated so he can be put in charge of her money. I am sure he will steal her money if he is given the chance. What can I do?”

Pennsylvania Guardianships

Pennsylvania Guardianships

The Guardianship process in Pennsylvania gives all interested parties the chance to bring to the court’s attention concerns about the incapacitated person and the security of their assets. You, as an interested person, have the right to retain an attorney who is experienced in Guardianship hearings to bring your concerns to the court’s attention. Without knowing more details I cannot give you what would be your best option, but it might end up that the best plan is to have a bank serve as the Guardian of the Estate, with yourself and your brother serving as the Guardian of the Person. Once your attorney has all the facts, you can arrive at a plan of action.

More Planning Questions?

The guardianship is only a piece of the Estate Planning process. By all means, if you want to learn more, please read my more detailed article, Estate Planning Everything You Need to Know.

In Conclusion: Pennsylvania Guardianships

I hope that this article was helpful in explaining guardianships. Further, I included links to even more detailed information on my website so you can learn more. Therefore, please contact me and let me know how I did. Certainly, your comments and questions are welcome!

Let our Estate Planning lawyers help walk you through what can be a confusing process. To begin with, call to speak to one of our experienced estate planning lawyers.  By all means, our lawyers are ready to answer your questions. In fact, feel free to contact our office for a free consultation. Ultimately our goal is to make the process as painless as possible!

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