From Christine’s interview for the Masters of Estates & Probate series on ReelLawyers.com.

Guardianship might be appropriate if an adult becomes incapacitated and no lesser restrictive alternatives to guardianship exist or if a minor child becomes entitled to assets or the parents of the minor child are no longer able to care for the child. In Texas, the probate courts appoint guardians of the person and/or estate in such situations. To learn more about guardianship in Texas, consider exploring the following topics: 

• • • Lesser Restrictive Alternatives
    • Powers and Duties of the Guardian
    • Required Filings with the Court
    • The Ward’s Bill of Rights
    • Serving the Ward
    • The ARC Master Pooled Trust
    • The 1301 Trust