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Proudly Serving Clients throughout the Region Since 1991
Guiding you Through the Estate Planning Process to Protect What’s Important
The Law Office of Timothy G. Mishler represents clients in Monrovia and throughout the
surrounding areas, including those located in:
Arcadia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Covina, Duarte, El Monte, Glendora, Rosemead, San Dimas,
Sierra Madre, Temple City, West Covina.
Proudly Serving Clients throughout the Region Since 1991
Contact an Experienced Guardianship Law Firm
Whether you need experienced, knowledgeable legal counsel to establish or fight a guardianship, contact
Monrovia Lawyer Timothy Mishler at (626) 357-3223 to schedule a free in-office consultation. We have
been proudly representing clients in and around Monrovia since 1991. You may also reach out to us
online.
Guardianship Attorney Timothy G. Mishler
Attorney Timothy G. Mishler assists clients in all types of guardianship cases. If you are looking to establish or dispute a guardianship action, we
can help. In guardianship cases, a person who is not the parent is authorized by the court to take custody of a child or manage the child’s estate.
This may be necessary if the minor needs care which the parents are unable to properly provide. Mr. Mishler has extensive experience handling
sensitive issues, and he can help you obtain the best possible outcome.
For more information on a guardianship in California, please contact Monrovia Attorney Tim Mishler at (626) 357-3223 and arrange a private
complimentary consultation. Located in Monrovia, the Law Office of Timothy G. Mishler works withs clients in guardianship matters and a
wide range of estate planning issues.
Probate Guardianship Lawyer in Monrovia
A Probate Guardianship is established by the Court and provides for the following:
The transfer of physical custody of the minor child to an adult who is not the minor child’s parent, providing the guardian the legal authority to
make decisions on behalf of the child (guardianship of the person); or
The establishment of a guardian to oversee and manage income, monies and property that has been bequeathed to the child until they attain the
age of majority (estate of the minor); or
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Establishes both control of the individual minor and the estate of the minor.
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Guardianship of the Person
When granted physical guardianship, the guardian is responsible for caring for the child’s physical, medical
and educational needs. Guardianships are generally granted when either one or both of the child’s parents
become unable to care for their minor child’s health, safety and welfare due to:
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Incapacitation
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Military Deployment
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Incarceration
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Substance Addiction
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General Inability to Care for the Child
When making a decision regarding the need to appoint a responsible guardian, the Court must take the best interests of the child into account to
ensure all of their needs are met.
Guardianship of the Estate
An estate guardian is appointed to manage a child’s income, monies or property that the minor child has inherited. The Court will appoint a
guardian to manage the child’s financial affairs until the minor attains the age of majority. Depending upon circumstances, the Court may appoint
the same individual to act as Guardian of the Person and Guardian of the Estate.
An Estate Guardian has a fiduciary duty to properly manage the child’s finances, invest money prudently, and maintain the value of the estate
when named as guardian. If the Court finds an abuse of discretion or breach of fiduciary duty, a new guardian may be appointed.