Financial Planning
FAQs About Guardianship ( Continued )
By Ryan F . Platt , MBA , ChFC , ChSNC
Financial planner Ryan Platt builds on his advice for parents confused about applying for Guardianship for young adults .
In the last issue , I began answering questions about Guardianship . A guardian is someone who is legally responsible for the care of another person . As a parent of a child with a diagnosis , it means you stay in the “ decision-making ” parenting role when your child reaches the age of 18 .
. can I undertake Guardianship myself or do I need an attorney ?
For those living in the United States , in most areas you can apply for Guardianship yourself , without the assistance of an attorney . You will need to contact your County Clerk of Courts and ask for the