Guardianship & Conservatorship Minnesota
Supported Decision-Making vs. Guardianship in Minnesota: A Guide for Parents of Children with Autism or Down Syndrome
As a parent of a child with autism, Down syndrome, or another developmental disability, you have spent their entire life advocating for their needs. However, a major legal shift ha...
How to Obtain Emergency Guardianship for an Incapacitated Parent in Minnesota: Timelines & Evidentiary Standards
Watching a parent lose their ability to make safe decisions is one of the most painful experiences a family can endure. When this decline happens slowly, families can plan ahead. B...
Navigating MyMNConservator (MMC): Annual Accounting Rules and Allowable Expenses in Minnesota
Being appointed as a conservator for a loved one is a major responsibility that goes far beyond simply paying their bills. When the court grants you the authority to manage someone...
Sibling Disputes in Minnesota Guardianship Cases: Competing Petitions for Aging Parents
Watching a parent decline from Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia is emotionally exhausting, and that stress frequently triggers intense conflict among adult brothers and sis...
Cost of Guardianship and Conservatorship in Minnesota: Who Pays the Attorney Fees?
Families across Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, and Duluth frequently hesitate to seek legal protection for an incapacitated parent or adult child with special needs because they...