Guardianship & Conservatorship

June 3, 2026

What Happens If Something Happens to You? Why Every Virginia Parent Needs a Standby Guardian Plan

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Most parents assume someone will step in if something unexpected happens to them. A grandparent. A sibling. A close friend. Surely someone would “figure it out.” But moments of crisis create confusion fast — especially when children are involved. If a parent suddenly becomes incapacitated, hospitalized, detained, or passes away unexpectedly, schools may not know […]