Little Rock Guardianship Attorney
Helping Clients Secure Guardianship For Loved Ones
A legal guardian is someone who has been given a court order to have legal control over another person. This other person is referred to as the “ward”. The guardianship may give the guardian permanent or temporary control over the ward’s property, physical person, or both. This is normally done in the case of a minor child or otherwise incapacitated individual. Minor children are usually placed under a guardianship when their parents are impaired by a disability, are incarcerated, are deceased, have abandoned them, have an addiction problem, have failed to properly care for the child, or have consented to the guardianship for other reasons.
An incapacitated individual is someone who lacks sufficient understanding or capacity to make or communicate decisions, to meet the essential requirements for their health, safety, or to manage their estate. Guardians are often times related to the individual needing care, although a biological relationship is not required. In order to be a guardian in Arkansas, you must: be a resident of Arkansas, be 18 years of age, be of sound mind, and not be a convicted felon.
If you are seeking assistance for legal guardianship matters, contact the Little Rock family law attorneys at The Smith Law Firm by calling (501)-271-3385 to schedule a consultation.