Sibling rivalry is a natural part of childhood and growing up. When sibling rivalry continues into adulthood, it can have negative consequences for a parent’s estate planning. In some cases an adult child may even attempt to manipulate a parent’s will or trust to place his or herself at an…
If you have a family member who is unable to care for him or herself, it may be necessary to seek a conservatorship for that person. A conservator is someone appointed by a probate court to manage the personal or financial affairs of another person (the conservatee). In California there…
A conservatorship is a legal last resort for someone who is unable to properly provide for his or her personal needs or manage his or her finances. With proper estate planning, a person can anticipate such contingencies by signing a power of attorney or even creating a trust. Still, there…
A conservatorship is a court-ordered guardian who takes charge of the financial or personal affairs of an individual if he or she is unable to care for him or herself. A conservatorship is often necessary when a disabled adult (called a “conservatee”) does not have a proper estate plan—i.e., he…
A conservatorship exists whenever a California probate court determines that a person is not capable of taking care of him or herself or managing his or her finances. In the case of an individual who suffers from a mental disorder, a court may order what is known as an LPS…
A conservatorship is designed to protect the health and finances of a person who is no longer capable of acting for themselves. A conservator is someone appointed by a California probate court to oversee the disabled person’s estate or person. Once appointed, the conservator is accountable to the court, and…
In California, like all states, a probate court may appoint a conservator to act on behalf of a people who are unable to care for themselves or their property. Once appointed, a conservator has broad power to provide for the “care, custody, control, and education” of the person under the…
During your lifetime, it may be necessary for a court to appoint a conservator to oversee your affairs when you are no longer able to do so. A conservatorship can apply to both a person-i.e., someone to make healthcare decisions for you-and to the property contained within your estate. While…
California is poised to join the majority of its sister states in adopting a uniform law designed to promote interstate cooperation on the subject of adult conservatorship proceedings. In May, the California Senate passed SB-940, a bill that would enact the Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act, a model…
In dealing with an elderly person who suffers from dementia or who otherwise loses the capacity to make decisions, it may be necessary to create a conservatorship. This occurs when a probate court appoints someone to act as the disabled person’s agent in making legal, financial and healthcare decisions. Careful…