Guardianships

Wisconsin Guardianship Lawyer

If a client becomes incapacitated and does not have the proper powers of attorney, a Wisconsin guardianship lawyer at our firm has the skills and experience to effectively assist with the necessary guardianship proceedings.

At Moertl, Wilkins & Campbell, S.C., our Wisconsin guardianship lawyers offer experienced assistance when an individual becomes unable to manage financial affairs or daily living needs. We do not consider these matters routine. Every client and situation gets our personal attention. Contact us today for a consultation and evaluation with an experienced guardianship lawyer.

We handle all aspects of a guardianship proceeding. An individual can initiate a guardianship as a parent with a disabled child. If a married couple failed to get powers of attorney in place, a guardianship may need to be initiated to appoint one spouse as the guardian of the other spouse. A skilled Wisconsin guardianship lawyer at our firm can be brought in to assist with any guardianship issues.

Conservatorships, in contrast to a guardianship, involve someone voluntarily surrendering control of his or her finances, often out of fear of susceptibility to fraud or harassment from creditors. We are experienced in handling conservatorship proceedings and issues.

In 2006, Wisconsin substantially revised state guardianship laws, making guardianship more difficult to establish. As a result of the new rules, rights are now only taken away and guardianship assigned when absolutely necessary. The shift in perspective recognizes that, with proper use of powers of attorney, one should not have to face guardianship. Proper advance planning through durable powers of attorney and health care powers of attorney will lessen the family burden and costs in the event an individual becomes incapacitated.

Contact a guardianship attorney at our firm today to discuss your circumstances and options and discover how we can help.