{"id":12583,"date":"2022-11-13T08:00:38","date_gmt":"2022-11-13T14:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legaltalktexas.hammerle.com\/?p=12583"},"modified":"2025-06-18T13:37:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T18:37:41","slug":"guardianships-gone-good-protections-afforded-by-a-guardianship-may-be-necessary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/legaltalk\/adult-guardianship\/guardianships-gone-good-protections-afforded-by-a-guardianship-may-be-necessary\/","title":{"rendered":"Guardianships Gone Good: Protections Afforded by a Guardianship May Be Necessary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are prone to think in absolute terms, draw conclusions without investigating facts, or believe sensational articles, then read no further.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is because we are discussing guardianship, which is an area of law that is nuanced like no other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A guardianship is a court-ordered relationship that is created to protect a person who is incapable of handling their estate or personal affairs. Guardianship law varies by state.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of Guardianship<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Texas, there are 2 types of guardianship: estate and person. A guardian of the estate handles the ward\u2019s finances. A guardian of the person handles the ward\u2019s medical and living decisions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A guardianship is an action of last resort. It is created only when there is no lesser restrictive alternative to protect a person. You can take steps to minimize the chances of being placed under a guardianship by signing a durable financial power of attorney and a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/legaltalk\/wills-trusts\/why-a-medical-power-of-attorney-is-important\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical power of attorney<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These appoint agents to handle your finances and medical decisions. If you have powers of attorney and everything is working well, then if you later become incapacitated there will be no need for a guardianship because\u00a0 you already have an agent in place to protect you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When is a Legal Guardianship Necessary?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is only when you develop significant cognitive impairment and there is no planning, or the planning you do have in place fails, that a guardianship becomes necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know all about the hazards of failing to plan. But what if you made the effort and have written powers of attorney in place? Why and how could they fail to protect you?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There could be several reasons. First, you could have a failure of agents, meaning that every agent you named in your powers of attorney either are unable or unwilling to serve. This is common if your documents are old and you did not update them when an agent died, moved, or became disabled.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second, you could have a rogue agent. Your agent could steal from you, act against your wishes, or not take the time necessary to handle the position. This can be worse for you than having no agent at all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third, you could act out against your own best interests. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/legaltalk\/estate-planning\/six-common-power-of-attorney-documents-in-texas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">powers of attorney<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> do not remove your ability to make your own decisions. If, because of your incapacity, you begin making bad decisions that jeopardize your welfare, then a court may need to create a guardianship to protect you from yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is why guardianships are so nuanced. Every case is unique, and all factors must be examined.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The type and severity of your incapacity must be considered. You might be suffering from only a mild cognitive impairment and may not need protection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, your impairment may mean that you have been repeatedly exploited by a scammer, or that you are prone to angry outbursts. Dementia, which strikes 1 in 10 Americans over 65, can affect not only your executive function but also your emotional control.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your family dynamics must be evaluated. Do you have family members who are close and willing to take an interest to help you? Or are your relatives fighting over you and creating an untenable situation?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your business interests are relevant. Are you in a position of authority where your incapacity could result in bad decisions that lead to liability or lawsuits?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your health is important. Are you taking your medications and seeing a physician regularly?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t be fooled by the bad press. Someday, a guardianship may be your only hope.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hammerle Morris Can Help<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for legal assistance, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/lewisville-attorney\/#form\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">schedule a consultation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with one of the experienced <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/lawyers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">attorneys<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Hammerle Morris to discuss your options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/lawyers\/virginia-hammerle\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virginia Hammerle<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is in her fourth decade of practicing law. She is Board Certified in Civil Trial by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and an Accredited Estate Planner. Contact her at legaltalktexas@hammerle.com or visit <\/span><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hammerle.com\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.hammerle.com<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This column does not constitute legal advice.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are prone to think in absolute terms, draw conclusions without investigating facts, or believe sensational articles, then read no further.\u00a0 That is because we are discussing guardianship, which is an area of law that is nuanced like no other.\u00a0 A guardianship is a court-ordered relationship that is created to protect a person who [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":12584,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[1226],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-12583","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-adult-guardianship"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Guardianships Gone Good: Protections Afforded by a Guardianship May Be Necessary<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Guardianships have gotten a lot of bad press but don&#039;t be fooled by this. 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