Conservatorships

As your child who has a developmental disability reaches the age of 18, it marks a significant milestone. Under California law, however, this also means they legally assume full decision-making authority. It is understandable for you to feel anxious about how you can...

As individuals age, the complexity of managing financial security can leave them vulnerable. Conditions involving sudden or gradual incapacity or instances of elder financial abuse often create urgent situations requiring legal intervention. In these matters, the...

Adults generally have full responsibility for their own actions. They need to meet their own financial needs and make choices about how they run their lives. However, not all adults consistently make choices that are in their best interests. As people age, they can...

Choosing a quality nursing home for an older loved one is a consequential process that requires thoughtful consideration. If you’re facing this consequential task, you want a facility that has a record of safety and that provides high-quality care. When evaluating...

For most minor children, their parents are their guardians. When they turn 18, they acquire all of the freedoms and responsibilities that come with adulthood. Their parents no longer control their choices or daily lives. Adults in California generally have control...

Few things are harder than watching your parents struggle to participate in day-to-day activities. May adults who find themselves in this situation wonder when it’s the right time to step in and help their parents, especially when their parents wish to stay...

Conservatorships are legal arrangements in which a court appoints an individual or organization to manage the personal and/or financial affairs of another individual who is unable to do so themselves. In California, conservatorships are governed by the Probate Code...

In the United States, there is a legal process known as a "conservatorship." In California, it is mostly used for the elderly who are no longer able to take care of themselves. However, it can also be used for people of any age who are unable to help themselves. But...

Are you concerned about the situation of a spouse or relative? If they are physically or mentally unable to care for themselves, you may need to step in. You may wish to have yourself legally appointed as the conservator of their affairs. This is a step that will have...

In California, you may find that an elderly loved one may no longer be able to manage their own affairs. If they have become incapacitated, you might want to set up a conservatorship to protect them. Why opt for conservatorship for a loved one? Per elder law, you...