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...
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Conservatorship
Conservatorship or trust – which do you need?
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...
Where do a limited conservator’s powers end?
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...
What are my legal responsibilities as a conservator?
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...
Conservatorship in California
A conservatorship begins when a family member, close friend or even public official files a petition in court showing why someone would need a conservator. The court appoints a conservator based on the nominated party in the petition, giving them the legal capacity to...