Guardians And Conservatorships — What’s The Difference?
In South Carolina, guardians are given the authority to make health care decisions (including residency) on behalf of an incapacitated adult, while conservators have authority over financial matters and property. In this way, a guardian fulfills the same role as someone designated health care power of attorney. Also, a conservator is similar to someone appointed durable power of attorney, except with a lot more court supervision.
How Our Firm Can Help
Seeking a guardianship or conservatorship is often logistically difficult, but it can also be emotionally fraught and very expensive. Whether the people in need of a guardian/conservator are aging parents or mentally incapacitated adult children, the choices are hard and may come with significant feelings of guilt and grief. In South Carolina, under some limited circumstances, it becomes necessary to appoint conservators for minor children.
At The Dennison Law Firm, P.C., we understand these challenges and will do all we can to help you make decisions in the best interests of everyone involved. We believe that lawyers in estate law should be compassionate as well as highly skilled. That’s what you can expect when you work with our firm.
Contact Us To Discuss Your Legal Needs
The Dennison Law Firm, P.C. offers consultations to all prospective clients in Greenville, Pickens, Laurens, Greenwood, Spartanburg and Anderson counties. To learn more about what we can do for you, call our office in Greenville at 864-214-2463. You can also contact us online.