Guardianships for special needs adults and for adults who have lost capacity.
Atrium Legal Group, PLLC handles guardianships & special needs matters for clients in Rockwall, Garland, Dallas, and the greater Dallas–Fort Worth area from its main office at 1131 W Yellow Jacket Lane, Rockwall, TX. Call (469) 402-3030.
Do you have a disabled beneficiary and want to protect your assets and your family, but aren’t sure where to start? Our attorneys help with special needs trusts and guardianships, and can help you navigate the court system with skill, compassion, and care to obtain adult guardianships.
Our special needs advocates will help ease your mind as you plan for the future, making sure your wishes are carefully documented and protected.
Frequently asked
In general terms, it’s a court process that appoints someone to make decisions for an adult who can’t make them on their own — for example, an adult with special needs or one who has lost capacity. The court decides what authority the guardian receives.
Often, yes. Documents like durable and medical powers of attorney, or a revocable trust with a successor trustee, can let trusted people step in without a court proceeding. A Designation of Guardian also lets you name who you’d want if a guardianship is ever needed.
It holds an inheritance for a disabled beneficiary’s benefit without disqualifying them from the government benefits they rely on.
General information only — not legal advice. Every situation is different; talk with an attorney about yours.
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Atrium Legal Group charges a fee for all consultations. Evening appointments available upon request.