When a loved one cannot fully care for themselves or manage their finances, families often need legal authority to step in and help.
Under Mississippi’s Guard and Protect Act (the GAP Act), a guardianship allows someone to make personal and medical decisions for an adult who cannot do so safely on their own. This includes decisions about healthcare, living arrangements, daily care, schooling or day programs, and overall well-being. Similarly, a conservatorship allows someone to manage the adult’s finances, including paying bills, handling bank accounts, applying for benefits, and protecting them from financial exploitation. Some individuals need both; others may need only one depending on their circumstances.
Attorney Megan L. Abney is experienced with the guardianship and conservatorship process in Mississippi so you can protect your loved one while also protecting their rights. We provide you with forms for the requested medical or psychological documentation required by the GAP Act, prepare all the necessary petitions, notices, and supporting affidavits, and handle the filing process with the Chancery Court. We also ensure your loved one receives all the protections required under Mississippi law, including proper notice, representation, and the opportunity to be heard.
The GAP Act requires guardians to file reports describing the adult’s medical care, living situation, and well-being, and it requires conservators to file detailed financial inventories and accountings. Abney Law, PLLC will help you prepare and file these reports annually.
Throughout the entire process, our goal is to make this experience as smooth as possible for your family. We work to preserve your loved one’s dignity and independence while giving you the legal tools you need to keep them safe. If you believe your loved one may need a guardianship or conservatorship, Abney Law, PLLC is ready to guide you every step of the way.
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