Arizona Legislature Adopts Probate Changes
APRIL 25, 2011 VOLUME 18 NUMBER 15 Last week the Arizona Legislature adjourned for the year. Just before closing down the session legislators adopted a number of new measures dealing with probate court, trusts and especially guardianship and conservatorship matters. Most of the bills passed by the legislature are still awaiting the Governor’s signature, but […]
Ward Should Be Allowed To Express Wishes, Hire Counsel
APRIL 11, 2005 VOLUME 12, NUMBER 41 When the legal system takes over decision-making and care of an incapacitated adult, there is a struggle between competing goals. It is important to provide adequate protection and supervision, but it is also important to maintain the ward’s personal autonomy and self-determination. It is often difficult to decide […]
Probate Court May Bypass Ward’s Choice Of Conservator
MAY 19, 2003 VOLUME 10, NUMBER 46 When a person is no longer able to manage his or her own affairs, it may be necessary for a court to appoint a guardian (of the person) or conservator (of the estate). Who should be appointed? In most states the courts start from the presumption that family […]