Guardianship in Estate Planning

At Cherish Legal, we understand that safeguarding your family's future is a top priority. Ensuring the well-being and protection of your loved ones, especially those who may require special care and support, is a top-priority of our comprehensive estate planning. Guardianship is an estate planning tool that we use to accomplish this.

We can help you establish guardianship for your loved ones that may need special care

 

Understanding Guardianship

Guardianship is a legal arrangement that appoints an individual (the guardian) to make personal, financial, and healthcare decisions for another person (the ward) who is unable to make these decisions independently due to factors such as age or incapacity. It is a vital component of estate planning, particularly when considering the care of minors, individuals with disabilities, or elderly family members.

 

Why Guardianship Matters

Minor

Children

If you have minor children, appointing a guardian in your estate plan ensures their care and protection in the event of your untimely passing. You have the peace of mind that a trusted individual, of your choosing, will step in to provide for their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

Special Needs Planning

Guardianship plays a crucial role in providing for individuals with special needs. It allows you to outline specific instructions for their care, support, and financial management, ensuring they receive the necessary resources while preserving their eligibility for government benefits.

Elderly

Care

Guardianship is essential when caring for elderly family members who may no longer be capable of making sound decisions about their healthcare and financial matters. It ensures their dignity and quality of life are maintained.

 

Let Us Help

Guardianship planning is a fundamental aspect of estate planning that allows you to provide for the care and protection of your family members. Contact us today or schedule a call to learn how Cherish Legal can help you outline guardianship within your comprehensive estate plan. With us, you're taking the necessary steps to secure your loved ones' future and provide them with the support and care they deserve!

Our Estate Planning Workbook is here to help you work through some of the difficult decisions you will need to make during the estate planning process. Don’t know who to choose as guardian? Download our workbook to begin the process!

 
Image of Jayme Durkee, founder of Cherish Legal and estate planning lawyer

Hi! I’m Jayme.

I’m an estate planning attorney in Rockford, IL.

I help individuals and families in Illinois and Wisconsin build their legacy estate plan plan, easily and 100% remotely. My top priority is to ensure that your loved ones are taken care of when life throws you for unexpected turns.

Join me and I will make sure to protect those you cherish most!

We hope you found this estate planning information helpful. As a reminder, the information presented here is for general informational purposes only. You are unique, and legal advice should be tailored to your unique situation. Do not rely upon any information here as legal advice. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. If you would like to learn more about how we can protect your family or small business, please contact us!

Cherish Legal is an estate planning law firm based out of Rockford, Illinois. We are licensed to practice estate planning in Wisconsin and Illinois. We provide virtual estate planning services to families and legal counsel to small businesses located. Our services include: wills, trusts, power of attorney, estate plans, guardianship, trust administration, probate, and asset protection.