Special Needs Trust Lawyer
Cummins Law Office, P.A.
Living Will Attorney
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None of us wish to anticipate a day when we might be rendered incapable of caring for ourselves or making decisions about our own living situation, healthcare, and financial affairs. The reality is that many people unexpectedly find themselves in such a state. As we grow older, the chances are strong that at some time or another, a child, spouse, or other responsible person will be placed in the position of needing to make such decisions for us.
To schedule a clear, personalized, and thorough conversation about steps involved in prudent incapacity planning, contact Cummins Law Office, P.A.. Serving the entire Twin Cities and St. Croix Valley regions from offices in Bayport, Minnesota, the guardianship and special needs trusts lawyers of Cummins Law Office are prepared to tailor workable plans to meet each client’s particular needs.
Incapacity planning connects with end-of-life issues in many areas. Many people understand the need for wills and trusts to safeguard family wealth and handle transfer of assets. They should also understand the need for documents that deal with personal well-being and the meeting of immediate needs in times of crisis, such as the following:
- Health care directives
- Living wills
- Powers of attorney
- Durable powers of attorney
- Guardianships
- Conservatorships
- Special needs trusts to enhance the quality of life for disabled, handicapped, or incapacitated adults and minors who are on public assistance programs
- HIPAA releases
Cummins Law Office is ready to assist those who wish to prepare for every “what if” scenario. The firm’s attorneys also counsel those who failed to make such provisions and now face urgent situations when family members have become incapacitated. Lawyers of Cummins Law Office often respond to emergency needs for timely conservatorships in such situations.
Guardianships and Conservatorships
If a person becomes incapacitated, and can no longer make or communicate effective decisions regarding their personal or financial well being, a family member can request to be appointed by the court to serve as the guardian or conservator of that person. The legal process provides numerous safeguards protecting the assets and health needs of the incapacitated person. This legal process is especially valuable for people who neglected to prepare Powers of Attorney or Health Care Declarations in advance of their becoming incapacitated. In such cases, the court appoints a guardian or conservator who will be able to manage both the personal care and financial assets of the incapacitated person. Cummins Law Office handles these types of cases in both Minnesota and Wisconsin according to the laws of each state.
To schedule a consultation with a Wisconsin or Minnesota incapacity planning attorney, contact Cummins Law Office, P.A.
