Conservatorships

There are many things in life that individuals in California and elsewhere may not fully understand until they or a loved one are going through it. Although the Free Britney Movement has helped bring light to conservatorship and what it entails, many may still be...

As some people in California get older, they find it increasingly difficult to take care of themselves. Others are young enough to maintain some independence but struggle with a disability or mental illness. If their family shows concern, a court might appoint a...

If an individual were to become incapacitated, another person may be appointed to manage that person's affairs. This person is typically referred to a conservator, and a California judge will help to ensure that he or she is acting in an incapacitated adult's best...

As we discussed recently in this blog, a conservatorship is a legal way for one person to gain decision-making power over some or all aspects of a loved one's life. When someone seeks conservatorship over an adult, it is usually because the adult has a disability,...