Occasionally it becomes necessary to petition the court to have a guardian or conservator appointed for a minor child, a special needs child that reaches age 18, an elderly parent or family member, or someone who otherwise becomes incapacitated.  While there are more efficient and less costly methods for dealing with some of these situations, documents must be in place before they are needed.  When that is not possible, the firm represents clients in filing the proper documentation with the court to obtain this appointment, as well as the follow-up process that is required.  We often assist with the management of assets and payment of expenses on behalf of the incapacitated person.  The firm provides legal counsel and advice to families and fiduciaries regarding the following:

• Guardianship appointment
• Conservator appointment
• Representative Payees
• Preparation and filing of Accounts
• Medicaid and MassHealth
• SSI and other government benefits
• Supplemental Needs Trusts/Special Needs Trusts
• D4a Trusts
• Pooled Disability Trusts