| 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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