Oklahoma law has a variety of legal tools to help combat and/or protect against the dangers and concerns faced by families across the state, each with their own unique dynamic and special set of circumstances. It is important not only to be aware of which tools are at...
Guardianship and Conservatorship
How Guardianship & Conservatorship can be Implemented for Mental Health
Diving into the Mind On this episode of the Mind Itself, John Whitbeck is joined by three of the top attorneys that deal with guardianship and conservatorship in Virginia, D.C., and Maryland. Jouya Rastegar is a Virginia lawyer practicing in mental health law. David...
Conservatorships in the Commonwealth
Whitbeck Bennett is proud to be a successful, full-service law firm with a strong focus on Family Law, Mental Health Law, and Education Law. We provide legal services to families and individuals, helping them get the best result possible through experience and...
My special needs child is turning eighteen. What is the difference between a power of attorney and guardianship?
My special needs child is turning eighteen. What is the difference between a power of attorney and guardianship? [11.12.2021] When a child turns 18, legally, that child becomes an adult. Although many children continue to rely on their parents even after 18, a...
Support for Disabled Adult Children
Devon Walke is an Associate Attorney at WhitbeckBennett. He was born and raised in Oklahoma, never venturing too far from his hometown of Norman, attending the University of Oklahoma for both undergraduate studies and law school. Devon served another brief stint with...
When You Should Consider Establishing Elder Care Documents
When You Should Consider Establishing Elder Care Documents By: John Whitbeck [12.07.2020] Most people tend to procrastinate when it comes to estate planning and persons with disabilities. While this is only natural, failing to create an effective end of life plan can...