Conservatorship Archives - Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/category/conservatorship/ Legal Services, PLLC Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:38:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.galsnashville.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cropped-Circle-150x150.png Conservatorship Archives - Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/category/conservatorship/ 32 32 156508152 Legal Protections Every Tennessean Can Learn About from the LGBTQIA+ Community https://www.galsnashville.com/legal-protections-every-tennessean-can-learn-about-from-the-lgbtqia-community/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:19:42 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5490 Hey there, Nashville and Middle Tennessee! Estate planning might sound like a snooze-fest, but it's super important for everyone, no matter your background or family situation. The LGBTQIA+ community has faced some unique challenges over the years, and there's a lot we can learn from their experiences about protecting our loved ones and making sure our wishes are honored. Let’s dive into some valuable lessons that can help all of us.

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]]> 5490 The Untold Story of Michael Oher’s Conservatorship in Tennessee https://www.galsnashville.com/the-untold-story-of-michael-ohers-conservatorship-in-tennessee/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 22:21:53 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5151 Did Michael Oher need a conservatorship? The real question behind the recent news that Oher requested (and has been granted) a termination of his conservatorship is whether or not he needed one in the first place. Today we’ll go over the necessary criteria for a conservatorship, and what information courts need in order to grant […]

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]]> 5151 Navigating the Complexities of Conservatorship: A Comprehensive Guide https://www.galsnashville.com/the-complexities-of-conservatorship-a-comprehensive-guide/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 01:39:11 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5104 Conservatorship is a legal status granted by a court to a person to manage financial and/or personal affairs for another person. Conservatorships are typically used to give a family member or close friend the legal authority to make legal decisions on behalf of someone with a disability. This may include a special needs adult child, […]

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]]> 5104 What to Expect at a Conservatorship Hearing https://www.galsnashville.com/your-next-steps-after-filing-for-a-conservatorship/ Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:25:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=657 We often help people file conservatorships for loved ones. Let's address the next steps after filing the petition for Conservatorship: Working with the Guardian ad Litem and attending the hearing on your petition.

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]]> 657 What is the Process of Filing a Conservatorship? https://www.galsnashville.com/process-of-conservatorship/ Tue, 19 May 2020 20:47:04 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=594 Today, we are breaking down the process of filing a conservatorship. A conservatorship is a legal procedure used to obtain authority to make decisions for someone else who is unable to make or carry out decisions for themselves.

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