Guardianship Litigation / Contested Guardianships
At Coorpender & Ramirez we know that there are times when family members can disagree about the best care for a loved one. We also know that sometimes outsiders have an interest in a vulnerable incapacitated person that are motivated by issues other than love for that person. Unfortunately, these situations can develop into heated guardianship litigation. Guardianship is a unique and complex portion of Texas law. So if you are facing a hotly contested guardianship, chose an attorney who spends a significant portion of his or her time in the guardianship area.
If you need a firm that can represent you in complex guardianship litigation then you're looking for Coorpender & Ramirez. Robert Ramirez devotes the vast majority of his practice exclusively to guardianship cases. Laura Coorpender Ramirez also brings significant medical knowledge to the table as RN and can assist with such tools as a Care Plan, which may be helpful to the Court when it makes it final decision.
Did you know that the Probate Code governs guardianships in the State of Texas? Did you know that the Probate Code specifically spells out reasons why a person cannot serve as a guardian? Furthermore, a person that is disqualified can be prohibited from participating in a final guardianship trail through the use of certain procedural mechanism. This is just one example of the nuances of guardianship law.
The stakes are high in a guardianship case. The Court is going to chose one person to make decisions for a vulnerable loved one. If you want to help make sure that the Court knows all the facts and that you have a chance at being appointed, contact us and we will help guide you through the difficulties of complex guardianship litigation and contested guardianships.
