Guardianship & Conservatorship

Protecting a child, an aging parent, or an incapacitated adult — Colorado guardianships and conservatorships.

Charles E. Liken Jr., Esq. — On Colorado's Legal Front Lines Since 1995 · Government Investigator, Denver Human Services (1997–2003) · Licensed Colorado Attorney Since 2003 ~ 20+ Years in Private Practice · Colorado Deputy District Attorney (2018–2020) · Colorado Court-Appointed Child and Family Investigator

How We Help

Legal authority to protect someone who can’t protect themselves

When a person can’t make safe decisions — a minor without an available parent, or an adult who has lost capacity — Colorado (C.R.S. § 15-14-101) lets a court appoint someone to decide for them. A guardian handles the person; a conservator handles the money.

Guardianship of a minorC.R.S. § 15-14-204, when a non-parent needs legal authority to make decisions for a child in their care.
Guardianship of an incapacitated adultC.R.S. § 15-14-311, for a parent or loved one who can no longer manage health and safety decisions.
Conservatorship — managing income, benefits, and property for a protected person (C.R.S. § 15-14-401), with court oversight.
Less-restrictive alternatives — a durable power of attorney or supported decision-making can avoid a full guardianship; we look there first.
Emergency & temporary orders — when a person is at immediate risk and you can’t wait for a full hearing.
Duties, reports & accountings — the ongoing filings the court requires, and the liability for skipping them.

Ready when you are — talk it through with Charles.

Your choice: no-charge 20-minute phone call OR in-depth hour ($300) — both directly with Charles.

Choose the least-restrictive path

A guardianship takes away rights, so courts (and we) look hard for a lighter option first. We’ll tell you honestly whether you need the full order or something smaller.

Fees you can plan around: clear fee agreements, flexible payment plans through Affirm, and secure payments with Square.
THE LONGMONT LAW FIRM
Charles E. Liken Jr., Esq.
Attorney & Counselor at Law

Take the first step. We'll take it from there.

No-charge 20-minute phone consultation, or an in-depth hour ($300) — both directly with Charles.