Copyright 2010 M.F. Milburn Guardianship & Conservator A guardian is someone appointed by a court or legal document such as a will, to make decisions for someone (the "ward") who cannot make decisions on their own behalf. A guardianship requires that someone act on behalf of and protect the ward during the period of time when the ward is incapable of acting for him/herself. Reasons for a guardianship include: a mental or physical disability, disease, addiction, or when a minor has no adult or other family member to make certain decisions. Guardianship in Massachusetts consists of two parts: 1) Guardianship, protecting the ward and their health; and  2) Conservatorship, protecting the ward’s assets. These may or may not be the same person. Additionally, a guardianship requires and expanded Medical Certificate and Plan of Care, which must be filed within 30 days of appointment. We can help you and your family with the proper filing of these important documents and establishing the type of plan that suits your unique circumstances. Contact us to find out more about guardianship for minor children and grandchildren, or to establish funding options for ageing in place such as reverse mortgages, and Medicare benefits for long term care. Contact us today to find out more about how to establish a proper guardianship for your loved one. Serving Greater Boston and the North Shore  Consent to Medical Care Purchasing Necessities Managing Finances Arranging for Education Administrative Hearings Document Preparation Web by Proformance Media Please remember that information presented here on-line is not  legal advice. Your inquiry and initial communications with us are non-binding and do not constitute nor guarantee legal representation. To en gag our services and full client attorney privileges you must formally engage our representation as evidenced by contract. Click here to review our policy.