Death Administration and Guardianships: The attorneys at Rollin J. Soskin & Associates, Ltd. handle all types of conservatorship and guardianship matters. If an individual is unable to make decisions about his or her care or finances, the court may appoint a representative to make those decisions and/or handle their finances for them. If a minor child is involved, a guardianship is created by the appointment of a guardian to represent a child's interests. The guardian must be appointed by the probate court. A conservator is the individual appointed to handle the finances of a minor child or of an individual who is unable to care for his or her own finances. Our attorneys file petitions with the court to have a guardian or conservator appointed and provide the necessary guidance to the guardian in fulfilling his or her duties, including the preparation of court-required accountings and budgets. We strive to ensure that the administration of the guardianship's estate is handled in the most efficient manner possible. Our attorneys also help clients plan ahead by creating estate plans that include provisions stipulations for conservatorships, guardianships, and even special needs trusts or future disabled beneficiaries. A complete estate plan not only deals with money and property, but includes provisions for caring for minor children and mentally or physically disabled adults. Choosing guardians or conservators in advance provides the testator with the knowledge that their loved ones will be cared for properly and provides for care for the client, should he or she become disabled or incompetent. Undertaking this type of planning is one of the best gifts an individual can give his or her loved ones, preventing disputes and controversies among family members in the future.