Guardianship can be key to the success and stability of people with intellectual disabilities, autism, or mental illness. Karen represents parents and siblings in the guardianship proceedings, which can be difficult to navigate. Children who turn 18 in Massachusetts are considered to be adults under the law. When adult children are unable to make their own decisions safely and rsponsibly because of an intellectual disability, a mental illness, or another reason, the parents need to petition the probate court to obtain guardianship over the child. Karen assists in the process, with empathy and patience.