Tou Vang
Attorney, elder law
Plans for care costs, files Medicaid applications, and handles powers of attorney and guardianship for parents.
Practice
Guardianship and powers of attorney
If a parent can still sign, a power of attorney is fast and private. If they can’t, a court can name a guardian. We handle both, and tell you on the first call which one your family needs.
Powers of attorney
We meet your parent, alone at first, explain each document and sign at home or in a care home if that’s easier.
Guardianship petitions
When a parent can’t sign, we file the petition, arrange the doctor’s report and represent you at the hearing.
Protective placement
When a care home move needs a court order, we ask for it in the same case.
Reports after the hearing
A guardian files reports each year. We prepare them, so you only gather the numbers.
Who handles it
Tou handles both, start to finish
Guardianship, asked often
My dad has dementia. Is it too late for a power of attorney?
Not always. A person can sign if they understand what the document does at that moment. Tou meets your parent first and tells you honestly.
How long does guardianship take?
Usually one to three months from filing to hearing. Courts can act faster in an emergency.
Will my parent be in court?
They’re entitled to be there, and a lawyer is appointed for them. Many hearings are short and some happen at the care home.
Can two of us share it?
Yes. Courts can name co-guardians, and powers of attorney can name a second agent.
Call Tou about a parent
Tell us whether your parent can still sign. That decides which path we take.