The need for guardianship, trust and estate administration services to those suffering from a mental incapacity continues to grow, along with the rising elderly population.
Decision-making is something we usually take for granted. When a person is unable to make decisions for him or herself, matters can become complicated.
People lose mental abilities when their memory and awareness are affected by dementia. Mental illness may affect mental capacity in varying degrees and varying times. Learning difficulties may permanently limit a person’s capacity. Or, someone’s mental abilities may be diminished because of a brain injury or stroke.
Ms. Sheila Watts started Covenant Outreach, LLC on August 31, 1997 and was the Owner/ Manager of Covenant Outreach, LLC. until August 31, 2022. Upon her retirement from 25 years of helping others and advocating for those with diminished capacity, ownership and management of Covenant Outreach, LLC was assumed by Kevin Bredemeyer. Covenant Outreach, LLC has continued to provide the very best guardianship, trust and estate administration services to aged and disabled adults.
Covenant Outreach is located in Abilene, Texas.
Sheila is a Texas Certified Guardian by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, and a National Master Guardian through the Center for Guardianship Certification.
Sheila has served as Chairman of the Aging Cluster of the Abilene Coordinating Council; Secretary of the local Advisory Council of the Alzheimer’s Association; was a Board member of the Kiwanis Club of Abilene; and a Board Member of Adult Protective Service Partners, Inc.. Covenant Outreach, LLC is a member the Texas Guardianship Association, and the National Guardianship Association, thereby staying informed of ever-changing legislation and receiving educational opportunities related to guardianship services.
The Covenant Outreach, LLC guardianship program currently provides guardianship services all across West Texas for approximately 100 adults. These individuals are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, mental retardation, or are victims of stroke, head injuries, or other debilitating diseases. The Wards reside in nursing homes, residential group homes, in their own private residences, or in a State Supported Living Center. Guardianship appointments are of the person only, estate only, or both person and estate.
As Court-appointed Guardian of a Ward’s Estate, Covenant Outreach, LLC has had the opportunity to manage significant client estates ranging from very small to Multi-Million dollar Estates with large investments and/or real estate holdings. On the other hand, many of our clients are receiving Medicaid benefits to provide for their institutional care.
Mr. Bredemeyer also personally serves as a Trustee of Trusts, and an Administrator of deceased individuals’ estates when there is no one else to provide these services.
MISSION STATEMENT
Covenant Outreach is a professional guardianship, trust and estate administration service. We are committed to preserving the dignity of our clients while providing them with the highest quality of care. Our desire is to enter into covenant with our clients and their families. Our prayer is that we will all rejoice in hope, persevere in tribulation and be devoted in prayer. (Romans 12:12)