Metairie Tutorship and Interdiction Attorney

Tutorship and Interdiction in Louisiana

Sometimes a loved one needs legal protection when they are unable to take care of themselves physical and financially. I can help you establish a tutorship for minor children, or an interdiction for a loved one that honors your family’s needs.

Tutorships and Interdictions Explained

Tutorship

In Louisiana, a tutor, commonly referred to as a guardian, is an individual appointed to care for a minor child or an adult child with special needs.

Most tutorships are temporary in nature and terminate when the child reaches the age of 18. However, in certain circumstances, such as when individuals are mentally or physically disabled, tutorships may be permanent. Individuals under permanent tutorship are treated by the law as permanent minors. Tutors retain the right to manage finances, make decisions and maintain legal authority over the individual. 

Types of Tutorship I Can Assist You With

  • Tutor by Will

  • Tutor by Effect of Law

  • Dative Tutor

Interdiction

In Louisiana, a curator, commonly referred to as a conservator, is an individual appointed to care for and manage the property of an adult who is unable to do so for themselves. An interdiction is necessary when an adult is unable to properly care for themselves and/or they are unable to properly manage and maintain their finances.

A person may be interdicted due to a variety of reasons, including being in a permanent comatose state, mental or physical incapacity or disability or a mental or emotional breakdown.

An interdiction requires a court hearing to determine the extent of the interdiction, as well as whether or not there is a less restrictive means to accomplish the goals sought by the interdiction, such as with a power of attorney.

Types of Interdiction I Can Assist You With

  • Full Interdiction

  • Limited Interdiction

At Samantha Weidner, Attorney & Counselor at Law, LLC, we assist clients throughout Jefferson, Orleans and St. Tammany Parishes in determining what level of protection their loved ones may require and walk clients through obtaining tutorships and interdictions over their loved ones. Appointing a tutor or interdicting a loved one will allow you to care for them and manage their finances to help ensure they are well cared for. Call us today so that we can discuss your options and help you determine the best way to provide for your loved ones.