Guardianship Abuse Prevention Guardianship is a legal tool designed to protect vulnerable adults. It assigns and entrusts a guardian with the responsibility to care for an individual who cannot care for themselves. However, this system is not immune to abuse. Guardianship abuse is a growing conce...
RCWs and WACs and Bears “OH MY!” In Washington, we are governed by a system of laws. These include federal, state, and local (municipal) statutes, regulations, rules, and ordinances. In addition, there is a whole body of case law, that serves to interpret the application of these underlying laws....
I Have a Child with Special Needs, is Guardianship Right for Me? You've been doing a great job as a caregiver while your child is a minor; however, you may need to navigate the Guardianship/Conservatorship court, or consult with an attorney, once your child turns 18. Sometimes, reaching the age o...