This article was originally published by UNT Dallas College of Law on January 1, 2020. The process to apply for permanent guardianship in Dallas County can often be a complicated process. The process for applying in Dallas County is as follows: 1. The applicant files an application for appointment of permanent guardianship with the certificate […]
This article was originally published by UNT Dallas College of Law on January 1, 2020. Guardianships can be granted by a court when an individual requires assistance handling their personal or financial affairs. What is a guardian? A guardian is a person appointed by a court to manage the person, estate, or both, of an […]
This article was originally printed in Dallas Bar Association Headnotes, December 2018 On June 1, 2018, new statewide guardianship requirements took effect for those seeking to be appointed as a guardian. These new requirements are administered through the Judicial Branch Certification Commission (JBCC), the state agency tasked with overseeing guardians and guardianship programs. The new […]