Successor Guardians and Transfer of Guardianship

LEWISVILLE SUCCESSOR GUARDIAN LAWYER

Did a guardian of a special needs person or elderly adult recently die? Is the guardian moving to another city, state or country? In both these situations, it may be necessary to appoint another guardian or transfer the guardianship to another county. At The Law Office of Laura Coorpender Ramirez, PLLC, we can help.

SUCCESOR GUARDIAN

In Texas, a successor guardian is appointed upon the death of the prior guardian (provided that the guardianship is still need). In order to become a successor guardian, you must file a pleading (called an application) with the probate court or county court depending on the county that the person under the guardianship lives in. Our firm can assist you if you desire to be appointed as successor guardian so that you may care for a loved one in need.

There are other reasons besides the death of the guardian that require the appointment of a successor guardian. For instance, the prior guardian may resign their position as guardian due to health reasons, change in location of the prior guardian or the person under a guardianship, or due to changes in family situations. Sometimes a Court may also remove a guardian for cause. No matter the reason, we can assist you in your candidacy to become a successor guardian.

TRANSFER OF GUARDIANSHIP

If a person under a guardianship changes counties or moves to Texas from another state the guardian needs to transfer the guardianship case to the new county and state. Our firm can assist you in this process. An experienced guardianship attorneys Laura Ramirez understands the transfer of guardianship process well. She will move the case along as quickly as possible.

If you want to be appointed as a successor guardian or if you need assistance to transfer a guardianship, contact The Law Office of Laura Coorpender Ramirez, PLLC to set up a free initial consultation. We serve clients in Denton County, Cook and Collin Counties, including the cities of Lewisville area, Little Elm, Aubrey and Flower Mound among others.