Friday, February 26, 2016

Conservatorships and Nursing Homes

Dan Williams, Esq.

Should a nursing home be able to obtain a conservatorship through the probate court, when the patient has previously designated a power of attorney for their financial needs?  In recent weeks, I have had a number of clients seeking advice about what to do in that exact situation.  A conservator is a court appointed individual who makes financial decisions for a person who is incompetent or incapacitated.  There are ways to contest a nursing home’s petition for a conservatorship, but you need to contact a probate litigation specialist who can properly review your case and, advise and represent you in challenging such a petition.

At Fausone Bohn, LLP, Dan Williams focuses on probate disputes.   If you have an estate planning issue, or believe that you may need to go to Court to right a wrong with a loved one’s estate plan, give us a call at (248) 380-0000.

1 comment:

  1. I want to know what is the answer to the conservator taking over the care of an individual. With a prior individual given power of attorney.

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