Guardianship And Conservatorship Attorneys Protecting Your Loved Ones’ Future
The Roffmann Law Office, LLC, has guided Missouri families through difficult legal decisions since 1996. When a loved one can no longer make their own decisions, the stakes are high. A guardianship covers personal and medical decisions, while a conservatorship covers financial ones. We help you navigate both.
Who Needs A Guardian Or Conservator In Missouri?
Guardianships and conservatorships protect people who cannot protect themselves. Missouri courts appoint guardians and conservators for:
- Minor children whose parents are deceased, incarcerated or battling substance abuse
- Elderly adults with dementia or Alzheimer’s
- Adults with developmental disabilities
- Adults incapacitated by accident or stroke
- Adults with serious mental illness
- People at risk of financial exploitation
If you recognize a loved one here, we can help.
How Guardianship For A Minor Child Works In Missouri
When choosing a guardian of the person for a minor child, Missouri courts examine the proposed guardian’s relationship to the child and capacity to meet their needs. We guide you through the petition process from filing to final hearing.
Once appointed, a guardian is responsible for:
- Residence: Deciding where the child lives
- Education: Making school and learning decisions
- Medical care: Consenting to treatment and healthcare
- Daily welfare: Providing for basic needs and safety
Guardians report to the court regularly to confirm the child’s well-being.
How Missouri Conservatorship Works
A conservatorship protects someone who can no longer manage their finances. Missouri courts weigh several factors before appointing a conservator, including:
- The nature and extent of the person’s incapacity
- The person’s existing assets and debts
- The proposed conservator’s relationship to the protected person
- Whether a less restrictive option exists
- The person’s own preference, if they can express one
The court appoints the conservator best suited to protect the individual. A conservator manages designated assets, pays bills and reports to the court as required. Disputes over who should serve can delay protection for a vulnerable loved one. We resolve those conflicts quickly and outside court when possible.
A special needs trust may work alongside a conservatorship to preserve benefits, and we help you find the right fit.
Take The First Step Toward Protecting Someone You Love
Protecting a loved one should not wait. Attorney Roffmann’s mediation background lets us resolve matters outside court, saving you time and money. When needed, we fight assertively for you. Call our office at 816-366-8772 or reach out to us online to speak with a guardianship lawyer today.