Attorney Gary Zalkin Explains Conservatorship in Massachusetts

Online, June 2, 2010 (Newswire.com) - The new UPC laws have changed several facets of the guardianship and conservatorship laws in Massachusetts. Gary Zalkin, Counselor at Law, shares information about conservatorship laws:

What is Conservatorship?

Conservatorship for adults is a legal protection established by the Court for a disabled individual who is not able to manage his or her own financial affairs. Conservatorship can be helpful when less restrictive alternatives have not been effective, such as a durable power of attorney or a joint bank account.

What is a Conservator?

A Conservator is a person appointed by the Court to make financial decisions for a child or an adult who does not have the capacity to make financial decisions and whose funds will be wasted or not spent in an individual's best interest. The legal term for someone with a conservator is a "protected person".

Who can be a Conservator?

A Conservator may be a family member or other responsible person, or people, who the Court believes will act in the best interest of your loved one by making appropriate financial decisions on their behalf.

Obtaining Conservatorship

Attorney Zalkin frequently represents families who are concerned about their loved ones well being or that they are at risk of or have already had their funds misappropriated by others. He can help you determine whether or not Conservatorship may be the most helpful solution or whether a different strategy may be more effective.

For more information on these new laws or any other legal advice call Gary Zalkin, ESQ., LICSW at (781)-239-1113 or visit http://www.zalkinlaw.com.