Guardianships

Do you need a guardianship attorney?

A guardianship is used when a minor’s parents are not available to protect the minor. If a minor receives assets (for example, money, real property, or stocks) in the minor’s own name, a guardian of the assets is appointed to handle the minor’s financial affairs. A minor cannot enter into a contract in California and it is not a good idea to put young children in charge of managing large sums of money.

A guardian of the estate must file an inventory and appraisal of the assets belonging to the minor and must file a periodic accounting with the court.

This is different from guardianships over adults, which in California are called “conservatorships.”

We have been helping Californians get guardianships over minors for 35 years and we can help you. If you need help getting a guardianship over a child for whom you have responsibility, please call us.

Please call us now for an inexpensive, confidential consultation.