Understanding the Scale of Guardianship in America Across the United States there are approximately 1.3 million active adult guardianship and conservatorship cases involving about 50 billion dollars in assets managed under court supervision. The median age of appointed guardians is around 58 years, and the average case duration is 4.2 years. These numbers reflect the…
If you ask five different probate courts in Ohio how to file a bond, you may get five different answers. With 88 counties, each court exercises a degree of autonomy, and while local control has benefits, it also creates unnecessary confusion and expense for attorneys, families, and bonding agents. For families already going through one…
Estate planning is one of the most important steps a person can take to protect their loved ones and ensure their assets are handled properly. A well-thought-out plan can help avoid probate, reduce stress for the family, and limit the involvement of the courts. But even with a good plan in place, probate may still…
