Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy took Oher into their home and were appointed as conservators of his estate. But Oher has recently alleged that the Tuohys never actually adopted him. Oher alleges that the Tuohys tricked him into agreeing to the conservatorship and unjustly profited from his trust in them.
More and more millennials are now prioritizing creating their Wills or Trusts in response to the huge changes that have impacted society over the last year.
Selecting a guardian for your children is an extremely personal and important decision. You need someone who understands the serious commitment involved in guardianship.
While offering to help watch over loved ones may be a natural impulse, guardianship is an obligation that should not be taken lightly.
Advance directives are legal instructions that express a person’s wishes regarding financial and health care decisions in the event that he or she becomes unable to make them. If incapacity occurs and there are no advance directives, is guardianship a viable option?
When selecting a guardian, be sure to openly and honestly discuss these important issues. You may then feel assured, knowing a caring individual will raise your children in a loving, supportive environment.
