The Fiduciary's Guide to Behavioral Health

Actionable guidance for professionals navigating the intersection of wealth management, fiduciary obligation, and behavioral health.

Fiduciary Obligation

The Fiduciary Duty of Care in Addiction Cases

When substance use disorders intersect with fiduciary responsibility, what standard of care applies? An analysis of the evolving legal framework.

Beneficiary Management

Managing a Beneficiary with a Substance Use Disorder

Practical guidance for trustees and fiduciaries confronting the challenge of administering assets for beneficiaries with active or historical substance use disorders.

Estate Planning

Drafting Trusts for Beneficiaries with Mental Health Challenges

How to structure trust instruments that protect vulnerable beneficiaries while respecting autonomy and encouraging treatment engagement.

Legal Process

A Guide to Guardianship and Conservatorship for Addiction

When voluntary treatment fails: the legal mechanisms available, their limitations, and the constitutional considerations that constrain their use.

Resource

Directory of Private Fiduciary Services

A curated directory of private fiduciary firms, trust companies, and professional advisors with demonstrated expertise in behavioral health matters.

Reference

Glossary of Legal and Clinical Terms

Bridging the language gap between legal professionals and clinical practitioners with clear, precise definitions.