On behalf of Sikov and Love, P.A. | May 20, 2020 | Guardianships
Being appointed by the court as guardian for an incapacitated person is a significant responsibility. It requires you to perform certain duties in the best interests of your ward. However, the specific duties can vary. According to the First Judicial District of...
On behalf of Sikov and Love, P.A. | Feb 22, 2020 | Guardianships
Caring for an aging parent is never easy. When your mother or father is struggling with dementia, any issues you encounter grow even more challenging. Understanding how to care for someone in your family with dementia and what steps to take to ensure they have a...
On behalf of Sikov and Love, P.A. | Feb 20, 2020 | Guardianships
Watching your parents age and lose their abilities to care for themselves is often difficult, and so, too, is deciding when the time is right for you or someone else to intervene. In some cases, you may have powers of attorney in place that allow you to make certain...
On behalf of Sikov and Love, P.A. | Jan 22, 2020 | Guardianships
There are certain rules that address guardianships and conservatorships. A guardianship is the responsibility to care for another individual and make decisions about his or her healthcare and placement. According to the Motley Fool, the authority bestowed upon a...
On behalf of Sikov and Love, P.A. | Oct 31, 2019 | Guardianships
Serving as the Guardian of the Person and the Estate for an incapacitated Pennsylvania resident is a serious responsibility. Your loved one depends on your assistance to manage their income, pay his or her estate’s debts and fulfill other important obligations....
On behalf of Sikov and Love, P.A. | Sep 12, 2019 | Estate Planning, Guardianships
When you are creating your estate plan in Pennsylvania, guardianship of your children is an important thing to consider if they are minors. If anything were to happen to you or your spouse, a guardian would be charged with caring for them and if no one is named, they...
On behalf of Sikov and Love, P.A. | Aug 27, 2019 | Guardianships
Guardianships are important positions. As a guardian, you provide care and help to someone who is unable to care or help him or herself. You act as a liaison and representative of that person. For this reason, it is important that guardians are trustworthy,...
On behalf of Sikov and Love, P.A. | Jul 24, 2019 | Guardianships
Your parent may need someone to step up and take control of his or her affairs and decisions. In Pennsylvania, becoming a guardian for the aging may require court intervention. Sikov and Love, P.A. have the experience needed to help you every step of the way. While...
On behalf of Sikov and Love, P.A. | Jun 24, 2019 | Guardianships
There are many reasons why you may need to apply for guardianship over another person in Pennsylvania. Regardless of the reason, the Pennsylvania Bar Association explains that you must go to the Orphan’s Court to file your guardianship case. This court will have...
On behalf of Sikov and Love, P.A. | May 3, 2019 | Guardianships
When it comes to dementia, there exists a lot of information regarding the disease itself and what individuals can do to prevent it. However, there is little information on how the disease affects a family’s financial wellbeing or what they can do to soften the...
