What Is The Virginia Public Guardianship Program?

Other Virginia Estate Planning FAQs

• Q: How Does Guardianship Occur?
  A: Guardianship and conservatorship are legal relationships. Only a judge may appoint a guardian or conservator to be the decision maker for a person who has physical or … More
• Q: What Is The Difference Between A Guardian And A Conservator?
  A: The court appoints a guardian to make financial and medical decisions, and the incapacitated person loses the legal right to decide. A conservator makes only financial …
• Q: When Is It Time To Appoint A Guardian?
  A: When an older person loses the ability to make decisions, then it may be time to consider appointing a legal guardian or conservator. Usually, a family member or … More
• Q: What Is An Advance Medical Directive?
  A: The Virginia Advance Medical Directive is your statement about the medical care you want if you have a terminal condition.