Helping You Through Times of Change
Seeing loved ones struggle with daily tasks and finances as they age can be heart-wrenching. When they need assistance managing their affairs, appointing a conservator can offer the necessary guidance and protection. The court often prefer family members or close...
Establishing a conservatorship can be beneficial, protecting vulnerable adults who cannot make decisions or care for themselves properly. This setup can allow family members or other appointed parties to step in and support those in need. Still, it can be highly...
As family members age, there might be a greater need to assist them in managing their affairs. In some instances, this help comes in the form of a conservatorship. It is a legal arrangement wherein a court appoints a conservator to manage an elderly person’s matters....
Both general and limited conservatorship address the care and management of individuals who are unable to fully care for themselves or handle their own affairs. Understandably, many confuse one over the other, not truly knowing which one is applicable to their...
When elderly individuals suffer from debilitating conditions such as dementia and are no longer able to manage their finances and property, a court may appoint a conservator to provide necessary assistance. However, the tenure of a conservator is not indefinite. It...
As people grow older, their ability to make sound decisions and manage their affairs may decline, leading to concerns about their safety and well-being. This decline makes them more vulnerable to poor or costly decisions that could jeopardize their well-being....
When our loved ones can no longer care for themselves, our worries multiply. Those concerns will not instantly vanish even if the court appoints a conservator to look after them. While conservatorship is not a new concept, many people have little to no knowledge about...
When something grave happens to you – an incapacitating illness or injury, perhaps even death – you’ll want your estate managed adequately so you don’t leave your family and relatives financially in the dark. A trust may be able to ensure your loved ones benefit from...
Your voice matters in each of the life decisions you make. But a limited conservatorship in the state of California allows a judge to determine if someone with intellectual and developmental disabilities, called a “conservatee,” can make their own decisions. The judge...
When individuals can no longer care for and make important decisions for themselves due to circumstances such as physical or mental disability and aging, the court assigns another person to be their conservator. The court usually appoints a family member or relative...
