Sometimes the unfortunate happens where our loved one becomes mentally incapable of managing his or her personal or financial affairs and do not have a valid power of attorney for property or personal care. Where there are assets or personal care decisions to be made on their behalf you will not be able to do so without court approval. In order to properly care for that individual, you would need to apply to the Courts to be appointed as guardian of property and/or personal care. The same is true for any minor children. Parents are often surprised to learn that they are not authorized to manage their minor child’s property just because they are the parent. If the child has assets over $35,000.00 the parents would need to apply to the court for guardianship in order to have the legal authority to manage those assets. Uptown law can help you bring an application to the court to be appointed so you can ensure your loved one’s personal and financial matters are taken care of.