Crisis Management Plan

Something happened and you need help now.

A sudden death, an accident, a hospital stay with no documents in place. When children need care, bills must be paid, or property must be protected right away, we can ask the court for emergency authority and help you act.

Call (844) 544-PLAN to schedule

The short answer

Call (844) 544-PLAN to schedule a call with an attorney today. Courts can grant temporary authority quickly when there is an urgent need.

Do this first

✓Call (844) 544-PLAN to schedule a call today

✓Gather any documents the person signed

✓Secure the home, vehicles, and important papers

What happens without a plan

What’s at stake in an emergency

Minor children

Without a plan

Children may be placed with the state if no one has authority to care for them.

With the Crisis Management Plan

We seek temporary guardianship for the right family member.

Bills and accounts

Without a plan

Mortgage, utilities, and care costs go unpaid.

With the Crisis Management Plan

Emergency court authority lets you pay what must be paid.

Property

Without a plan

A vacant home, a business, or vehicles can be lost or damaged.

With the Crisis Management Plan

We help secure and manage property until a longer-term plan is in place.

What the plan includes

How we help in a crisis

Same-day triage

We identify what must happen now and what can wait.

Temporary guardianship

For minor children or an incapacitated adult.

Emergency conservatorship

Temporary authority over money and property.

Securing property

Instructions and authority to protect the home and assets.

Document review

Whether existing documents already give you authority.

Next steps plan

The longer-term process, in writing.

Questions

Common questions

Every family is different. A 15-minute call with a licensed attorney answers the rest.

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How fast can a court act?

In urgent cases, courts can grant temporary orders quickly. We file as soon as we have what the court needs.

Can I talk to an attorney today?

Call (844) 544-PLAN and we will schedule a call with an attorney as soon as possible, often the same day.

What if there is a power of attorney?

Then you may already have authority. We will review it right away.

What does it cost?

We explain the fee in writing before we begin. Uncontested matters are a flat fee.

Call now. We’ll help you act.

In 15 minutes, a licensed attorney will tell you what your family needs and quote the flat fee in writing.

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