Raina Nadler - Attorney – Elder Law

Recent Comment

Some asked the difference between guardianship and power of attorney. I do both guardianship/conservatorship and powers of attorney, but I did not realize how easily it can get confusing because when talking about children, it is guardianship or guardian. I know make sure to ask when someone calls for Wills and Power of Attorney, if their loved one has capacity. A Will and the other planning documents cannot be signed if someone does not understand what they are signing. So if there is not capacity, I often have to explain in Georgia they may need guardianship for the person and to get a conservatorship to handle their money. In other states and when talking with banks or others the terms are often used interchangeably but in reality they are not the same thing. I try to make sure clients really understand the difference.