By Bernard A. Krooks, Esq.<\/a><\/p>\n Clients often ask us how much it will cost to get a guardian appointed for a parent or other relative. It is hard to answer with precision, but it is a fair question. Let us see if we can give you some guidance.<\/p>\n First, let\u2019s not forget that you should be doing everything possible to ensure that a guardianship does not become necessary.\u00a0 What do I mean by that?\u00a0 Make sure you and your loved ones have executed advance health care and financial directives such as a health care proxy, living will and durable power of attorney.\u00a0 In addition, you should discuss your wishes with the people you appoint as your agents under these documents.\u00a0 By taking these steps you will reduce the likelihood that a guardianship will ever become necessary.\u00a0 Nevertheless, sometimes a guardianship becomes necessary even if you have taken care of your estate planning in (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Bernard A. Krooks, Esq. Clients often ask us how much it will cost to get a guardian appointed for a parent or other relative. It is hard to answer with precision, but it is a fair question. Let us…<\/span><\/p>\n