Articles Posted in CONSERVATORSHIP

In San Diego, there are many conservatorship cases. These are heard in the San Diego Probate Court. In the case of Britney Spears, since she lives in Los Angeles, her case is heard in the Los Angeles Probate Court. This case highlights the need for an experienced and competent attorney in the area of conservatorship. Our law firm of Law Office of Scott C. Soady, A Professional Corporation, LLP, can assist with this. Please e mail or call us to set up a complimentary and confidential appointment.

In a recent article in People, the issue of attorney fees and costs was discussed. In addition, the conservatorship is reported until July 31, 2008. In Probate Court, there can be many hearings and necessary pleadings. The attorney fee and cost award was $58,000. In addition, the Court ordered a payment of $2,500 for the father of Britney Spears as the conservator and also that she cannot leave California without permission from the Court or her father.

Conservatorship cases can be very complicated and this case is an illustration of the costs, fees and powers which a Court has over a person who is declared unfit to care for themselves.

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 Law Office of Scott C. Soady, A Professional Corporation, 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