Posted On: February 12, 2008

San Diego Probate Court: Vista Branch change of Judge

San Diego, California has two probate courts. The first is located at the Madge Bradley Court House located on Fourth Avenue in San Diego. The second is located at the North County Court House located on Melrose Avenue in Vista. Judge Klein has the current assignment and, at the San Diego County Bar Association meeting in January of 2008, it was announced that there would be a change to Judge Brown.

It is very important to retain a law firm which has experience practicing before the Judge who will hear the case. This is important since the attorney needs to know the local rules of San Diego as well as the court room practice before each Judge. While all Judges follow the same laws, the procedures in the court rooms may be different. For example, some Judges allow attorneys into the "well" which is the area between counsel table and the "bench" where the Judge sits and some do not. Our law firm of Pinkerton, Doppelt & Associates, LLP can use our experience before the Probate Judges to assist with your legal matter. Please feel free to e mail us with any questions. Please feel free to visit our probate page on our website.

Posted On: February 4, 2008

San Diego Conservatorship: Britney Spears

San Diego has similar proceedings to Los Angeles in regards to conservatorship. Britney Spears, last week, had her father and attorney appointed as a conservator. This was in the Los Angeles Superior Court and the process of filing for temporary conservatorship is a complicated and complex procedure. Our firm of Pinkerton, Doppelt & Associates, LLP can assist with the preparation of these pleadings and represent you if your relative is in the same position as Britney Spears.

A conservatorship can be of the person or of the estate. Conservatorship of the person is for making decisions regarding housing, medical care and others which are needed when a person is incapable of making these decisions for themselves. Conservatorship of the estate is for making financial decisions. In the case of Britney Spears, this means control of her entire financial empire as she has many assets and debts. Normally a bond is necessary for the conservatorship of the estate. For your convenience, a link has been placed to a company which issues bonds for San Diego, California.

In San Diego, California, there are only a limited number of courts in which a conservatorship action can be brought properly. It is essential to consult with an experienced and competent attorney as was done in the Brittany Spears case. If you have any questions regarding a conservatorship please call our office directly. Please feel free to e mail us as well