





Guardianship is one of the most significant legal responsibilities a person can take on and one of the most important decisions a Colorado family will ever make. Whether you are seeking guardianship of a minor child whose parents can no longer care for them, or pursuing adult guardianship for a loved one whose age, illness, or disability has left them unable to make safe decisions for themselves, the stakes are profound and the process is complex.
Guardianship in Colorado is governed by specific "Protective Proceeding" statutes. The courts prioritize the least restrictive alternative, meaning your petition must clearly demonstrate why guardianship is the only viable path to protecting the ward. Our Colorado attorneys are intimately familiar with the local procedures in Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and throughout the state. We ensure that every petition is comprehensive, medically supported, and aligned with the court's strict evidentiary standards. We understand that these matters often involve sensitive family dynamics. Whether you are dealing with a parent suffering from dementia, a child with special needs reaching adulthood, or a contested family dispute over who should serve as guardian, Baker Law Group provides the fierce advocacy and compassionate guidance required to achieve a favorable outcome in Colorado courts.
Brian Petz is a senior associate at Baker Law Group, PLLC and a 2025 Rising Star for Super Lawyers – an honor given to only 3% of lawyers in the state of Colorado. His practice focuses on Business Law, Probate & Estate Planning, and Real Estate Law. Mr. Petz has represented an array of clients in estate planning, including those with small, moderate, and large estates and those with traditional and blended families. He has assisted clients in the administration of multimillion-dollar trusts and estates. He has litigated probate issues concerning, among other things, fiduciary appointment and removal, surcharge, common-law marriage, and heirship.
Jennifer Schwab is a senior associate attorney at Baker Law Group, PLLC, specializing in Estate Planning, Probate, Business Law, Real Estate, Cannabis Law, and Psilocybin Law. Her legal career began as a law clerk for the Honorable Todd Vriesman in Jefferson County District Court, where her interest in civil and probate law was ignited.
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