ALTERNATIVES TO GUARDIANSHIP: Introduction

Current New Mexico law allows the court to impose a guardianship or conservatorship on a person only if it is the least restrictive alternative. The least restrictive alternative means that everything else has been tried and will not work. The law also allows the court to impose a limited or full guardianship and/or conservatorship that meets the specific needs of an individual. Guardianship is a drastic legal measure. New Mexico law views guardianship as a last resort only if and when all other options have been tried and failed. This section describes several alternatives to guardianships.

In this chapter we'll cover:

  • Negotiation and Mediation
  • Co-Ownership of Property
  • Bank Account Signatory
  • Financial Power of Attorney
  • Representative Payeeship
  • Trusts

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