From our offices in Hackensack and Manhattan, we serve individuals and businesses across northern New Jersey including Bergen County, Essex County, Union County, Middlesex County and Passaic County and the five boroughs of New York City.
You've noticed the signs that your elderly parent is no longer able to handle his or her affairs: bills are not being paid, or perhaps Mom or Dad got lost, fell victim to a scam, can't remember things, or can no longer perform basic tasks. You believe that you must step in to protect their interests and see to their care. In such cases the appointment of a Guardian may be required.
At Kirsch Gartenberg Howard LLP, we provide the skilled but sensitive representation to assist you in your appointment as guardian. We practice in probate courts of northern New Jersey and New York City. Contact us to plan for guardianship or to quickly arrange a hearing when urgent intervention is required.
Northern New Jersey Power of Attorney and Guardianship
Guardianship requires a finding by a probate judge that your parent (or adult child or other relative) is not competent to manage his or her own affairs. The court can award guardianship of the person regarding health care and daily life and/or guardianship of the estate (sometimes called conservatorship) to grant power of attorney over your loved one's purse strings and legal matters.
Amie Gartenberg is an experienced probate law attorney who brings nearly 30 years of experience to these sometimes wrenching proceedings. She will prepare evidence and testimony to convince the judge (a) that guardianship is necessary and (b) that you or the agreed upon family member is up to the job and would act in the person's best interests.
We have also handled contested guardianship, in which the person in question or other family members (a) disagree the person is incompetent or (b) object to the proposed guardian. We have likewise litigated cases to remove a previously appointed guardian for abuse or malfeasance.
Bergen County Guardianship Lawyer
Call the KGH firm at 877-319-7488 to arrange a consultation at our offices in Hackensack (NJ) or Manhattan (NY).
