{"id":545,"date":"2021-12-23T07:35:28","date_gmt":"2021-12-23T07:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epicdevsite.info\/2022-evanscase\/?p=545"},"modified":"2023-03-03T22:36:17","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T22:36:17","slug":"signs-your-loved-one-needs-guardianship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epicdevsite.info\/old-Evanscase-May2025\/signs-your-loved-one-needs-guardianship\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs Your Loved One Needs Guardianship"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"_rich_text-3-545\" class=\"oxy-rich-text\">\n<p>When you start to realize that a loved one needs guardianship, it can be a somber time for the family. If your loved one needs a guardian, it means they can no longer care for themselves, whether because of old age or another condition.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, your loved one may willingly consent to guardianship or Power of Attorney, but if they don\u2019t, it may be time to turn to the courts for help. If you\u2019ve noticed any of the following signs your loved one needs guardianship, consider contacting your local estate planning attorney for help and information about the process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Your Loved One\u2019s Safety Is at Risk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your loved one has experienced dangerous health issues and refuses to seek additional health, it may be time to look into guardianship. These health issues can take various forms, but the common ones include:<\/p>\n<p id=\"viewer-7evgn\" class=\"mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">Mental decline<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"viewer-31l9l\" class=\"roLFQS ULPWlI _3Kjjs public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-reset _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS\">\n<p class=\"_1j-51 _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS\">Missing appointments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Falling for scam calls and messages<\/li>\n<li id=\"viewer-1lv6v\" class=\"roLFQS ULPWlI _3Kjjs public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS\">\n<p class=\"_1j-51 _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS\">Leaving the oven on<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"viewer-1mnvr\" class=\"roLFQS ULPWlI _3Kjjs public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS\">\n<p class=\"_1j-51 _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS\">Getting lost in familiar places<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Physical decline<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"viewer-9723j\" class=\"roLFQS ULPWlI _3Kjjs public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-reset _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS\">\n<p class=\"_1j-51 _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS\">Falling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"viewer-3ttg9\" class=\"roLFQS ULPWlI _3Kjjs public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS\">\n<p class=\"_1j-51 _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS\">Difficulty climbing the stairs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"viewer-1k2l5\" class=\"roLFQS ULPWlI _3Kjjs public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS\">\n<p class=\"_1j-51 _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS\">Trouble going to the bathroom alone<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"viewer-d75b3\" class=\"roLFQS ULPWlI _3Kjjs public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS\">\n<p class=\"_1j-51 _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS\">Having a hard time caring for themselves<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your loved one can no longer handle their everyday responsibilities without help, assisted care options can help them live out their golden years safely.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Your Loved One Won\u2019t (Or Can\u2019t) Consent to Medical Treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgs_richtext alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/epicdevsite.info\/old-Evanscase-May2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/9513ac_5aca8d78f6024b0e9ca9123fb5cc4652_mv2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If your loved one cannot (or will not) make medical decisions on their own, they may benefit from the help of a guardian. It\u2019s common for older loved ones to refuse medical treatment as a matter of pride or because they don\u2019t realize the severity of the problem.After a fall, stroke, or other health emergency, your senior family member may not be able to consent to certain types of life-saving medical treatment. Unless the proper documents are already in place, they may need a guardian to agree to these treatments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Your Loved One Needs Assisted Care, but Refuses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not uncommon for our older loved ones to refuse to enter a care facility. Some seniors find it embarrassing that they need extra care, or they may not realize how much they could use the help.If your loved one can no longer live alone but refuses your efforts to provide help, it may be time to consider guardianship. While this should be a last resort, it will allow you to find them the support they need to live safely and comfortably.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Your Loved One Needs Financial Help<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"new-image6214\" class=\"_3WJnn _2i-Gt _2Ybje\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgs_richtext alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/epicdevsite.info\/old-Evanscase-May2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/9513ac_6606acdc8cfb4cff95d3a28e8e7f2156_mv2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In some cases, your loved one may still be mentally and physically fit enough to live on their own but might want help putting their financial affairs in order. Whether they need to sell off existing properties or consider their current investments, guardianship allows you to assist or even take over for them.<\/p>\n<p>While the Colorado Bar Association has some more helpful information about the duties of personal representatives, the best way to navigate these responsibilities can be with the help of an experienced Denver probate and estate lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>Get Exceptional Representation in Colorado Probate &amp; Guardianship<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are a personal representative, a beneficiary, or another party to a probate case, you can turn to a Denver probate and estate lawyer at Evans Case, LLP for superior representation and client-focused counsel. With more than a century of combined experience, our team is highly skilled at guiding clients through every phase of probate, no matter how complex or contentious a case may be.<\/p>\n<p>Call (303) 757-8300 or contact us online for a free 30-minute consultation and important answers about Denver probate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"div_block-5-545\" class=\"ct-div-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"_rich_text-6-545\" class=\"oxy-rich-text\">\n<p>As a full-service Denver estate planning and probate law firm, Evans Case is home to 5-star attorneys who have deep knowledge of the law and the most effective strategies for helping our clients achieve their objectives. Let us tell you more about how we can help you with Colorado probate during a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-493\" src=\"https:\/\/epicdevsite.info\/old-Evanscase-May2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/139de8_a5f05281f4b34c4787159a6487928631mv2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epicdevsite.info\/old-Evanscase-May2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/139de8_a5f05281f4b34c4787159a6487928631mv2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/epicdevsite.info\/old-Evanscase-May2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/139de8_a5f05281f4b34c4787159a6487928631mv2-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/epicdevsite.info\/old-Evanscase-May2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/139de8_a5f05281f4b34c4787159a6487928631mv2-768x269.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you start to realize that a loved one needs guardianship, it can be a somber time for the family. 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