Guardianships · Scottsdale, AZ
Guardianship attorney in Scottsdale, AZ.
When someone you love can no longer decide for themselves, the weight is heavy. We help you get the legal right to care for them. We handle the court filings so you can focus on your family.
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A hard, loving choice
You don't have to sort this out alone.
Watching a parent, child, or partner lose the ability to manage their own life is painful. On top of the worry, you now face court forms, hearings, and legal words no one taught you.
We guide Arizona families through cases like these every week. We explain each step in plain words, prepare the paperwork, and stand beside you in court.
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Signs it may be time to step in.
Many families wait too long because they are not sure a court is needed. These are the moments when guardianship or conservatorship often makes sense.
A parent's memory is fading
An older parent shows signs of dementia and can no longer make safe choices about health or money.
A child with a disability turns 18
Your adult child still needs help with medical and money decisions once the law treats them as an adult.
A minor inherits property
A child has received assets that need a responsible adult to manage them until they grow up.
A loved one cannot cope alone
A family member with a serious mental illness is unable to care for themselves or handle daily affairs.
A sudden accident or illness
An injury or illness leaves someone unable to decide for themselves, with no plan in place.
Guardianship and conservatorship, side by side.
People often use these two words together, and sometimes one person fills both roles. They cover different parts of a loved one's life.
Ask which role fits your familyGuardianship
A guardian makes personal and health choices, like medical care and where your loved one lives. A court sets this up when someone can no longer decide on their own.
Conservatorship
A conservator manages money and property, like paying bills and keeping assets safe. A court sets this up when someone can no longer handle their own finances.
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Skilled guardianship help within your reach.
Quality legal work should not be out of reach. Our model keeps wills, trusts, and probate affordable, without ever cutting the corners that matter.
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A modern, honest structure
Arizona lets us run a licensed Alternative Business Structure. That means skilled paralegals do more of the work. Attorneys still oversee all of it, so you get real legal help at a fair price.
Bilingual, English and Spanish
Our owner and founder, Irma C. Davenport, is fluent in Spanish. Every family is served, and every document explained, in the language they know best.
Personal, one-on-one attention
You work with people who know your name and your story, not a case number. Plain answers, and real time for your questions.
Decades of Arizona experience
Our attorneys have guided families through wills, trusts, guardianships, and probate for years, with the judgment that only comes from the work itself.
How it works
How we help you take charge.
Court steps can feel confusing when no one explains them. Here is how a guardianship or conservatorship usually moves forward in Arizona.
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Talk it through
We start with a free consultation to understand your loved one's needs and answer your questions.
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File the petition
We prepare and file the petition that asks the court to name you as guardian, conservator, or both.
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Medical input and a court check
Arizona often asks for a doctor's report and may appoint an investigator to look into the case.
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Attend the hearing
A judge reviews the facts at a hearing. If it serves your loved one, the court appoints you.
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Ongoing reports
Guardians and conservators send the court regular updates. We help you stay on top of every deadline.
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Guardianship questions, answered.
Here is what Scottsdale families ask us most about guardianship and conservatorship. Have another question? Just call.
Call (480) 863-6303A guardian handles personal and health choices for someone who cannot. A conservator handles their money and property. Often, one person does both jobs.
Most cases take a few weeks to a few months, based on how complex they are and the court's schedule. 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 when a loved one needs help with personal and money decisions. We can petition for one or both, based on your situation.
Costs include court filing fees, our fees, and at times a medical exam. We give you clear numbers up front at your free consultation, so you can plan.
Yes. If things change, say your loved one recovers, the court can adjust or end the arrangement. We can handle the petition to modify or close it when the time is right.
You can file on your own, but the court has strict forms, deadlines, and hearings. A small mistake can delay care for your loved one. Most families find that our help saves time and stress.
Yes. Our owner and founder, Irma C. Davenport, is fluent in Spanish. We handle your consultation and paperwork in Spanish whenever you prefer.
Schedule your meeting
Protect the person who matters most.
Book a free consultation and we will show you the way forward for your loved one. No pressure, no legal jargon, no obligation.
- Phone, video, or in our Scottsdale office
- Free and with no obligation
- Available in English and Spanish
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(480) 863-6303