Guardianship · Buckeye, AZ
Guardianship and conservatorship in Buckeye, AZ.
When a loved one in Buckeye can no longer decide for themselves, you may need a court's OK to help them. We file the case in Maricopa County and stand with you at every step.
Two roles, and often one person.
These words get used together, but they cover different parts of a life. Many families need both, and one person often fills both roles.
See how our guardianship service worksA guardian
Makes personal choices for your loved one: where they live, their medical care, and their daily needs.
A conservator
Manages their money and property: paying bills, protecting the home, and reporting to the court.
Options to look at before court.
A guardianship takes away some of a person's rights, so it should be the last step, not the first. These can sometimes do the job.
A power of attorney
If your loved one can still understand and sign, a power of attorney may do the job with no court case at all.
A health care power of attorney
This lets someone talk to doctors and make care choices. It covers much of what a guardian does, without a judge.
A special needs trust
For a child with a disability, a trust can hold money for them without putting their benefits at risk.
Help with just one task
Sometimes the need is narrow, like one bank account. A court will want to know if something less than a full guardianship would work.
A trust for a child with a disability.
If your child gets SSI or AHCCCS, money left to them in the wrong way can cut those benefits. A special needs trust holds it for them instead.
Read our special needs trust guideHow a Buckeye case moves forward.
Court steps feel less scary when someone explains them. Here is how most Maricopa County cases go.
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A free talk
We learn about your loved one and check whether a court case is the right path.
- 02
File in Maricopa County
We prepare and file the petition with the Maricopa County Superior Court, asking for a guardian, a conservator, or both.
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Reports and review
Arizona often asks for a doctor's report, and the court may send an investigator to look into the case.
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The hearing
A judge reviews the facts. If it serves your loved one, the court names you and sets your duties.
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Yearly reports
Guardians and conservators report to the court on a schedule. We help you keep every deadline.
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Where to go from here.
Buckeye guardianship questions.
Here is what Buckeye families ask us when a loved one needs help. Have a different question? Just call.
Call (480) 863-6303Find out if they can still sign a power of attorney. If they can, that may be all you need. If they can't, a guardianship or conservatorship may be the next step, and we can start it.
A few months before his birthday. At 18 he is a legal adult, and you lose the right to make choices for him. Starting early gives the court time to act.
Most cases take a few weeks to a few months, based on the case and the court's calendar. When someone is in danger, the court can grant an emergency guardianship much faster.
Yes. Arizona courts often name the same person to both roles. We can ask for one or both, based on what your loved one needs.
Yes. If your loved one gets better, the court can change or end it. We can file that request when the time is right.
Yes. Our founder, Irma, speaks Spanish, and so does Ana, our administrative assistant. We can explain every step and form in Spanish.
Schedule your meeting
Protect the person who matters most.
Book a free call. We'll tell you if a court case is needed and what the first step is. No pressure and no jargon.
- From home, or at our Phoenix office
- Free and with no obligation
- Available in English and Spanish
Prefer to talk now?
(480) 863-6303