Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

Guardianship

Do the courts require an attorney to file for a non-contested guardianship of body and estate for an adult or can this be done by a non-attorney representative?


Asked on 3/25/09, 8:41 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Patricia F. Bushman BUSHMAN LAW OFFICES

Re: Guardianship

The law never requires you to have an attorney; it's good sense that does that.

Even uncontested guardianships are complicated. If you can study up on the Probate Code and meet all the requirements, you can do it yourself.

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Answered on 3/26/09, 11:07 am
Cheryl Rivera Smith The Smith Law Firm

Re: Guardianship

A party can act for him or herself, but a non-attorney can't represent another party.

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Answered on 3/26/09, 11:08 am


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