All parents worry about their children’s futures. If you are a parent of a child with disabilities, those worries can multiply. What can you do to support them – especially as they approach the age of 18 and become a legal adult? One option you may hear of is a...
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Conservatorship
News: Spears’ conservatorship under fire
Conservatorships can be a helpful tool when loved ones struggle to make healthy decisions in their own best interests. Even so, people often view conservatorships in a negative light. It is easy for individuals to abuse the power a conservatorship might give them,...
When is it time to consider getting a professional caregiver?
When parents start aging, many adult children take on the duty of caring for them. Many might see it as their responsibility since their parents took care of them as they grew up. However, becoming a caregiver can be both a physically and emotionally stressful...
How could a limited conservatorship help you care for your child?
Raising a child with special needs can be a challenging, all-consuming, full-time job. It can also be highly rewarding, but parents know the demands often seem endless. It's not uncommon for them to live almost in orbit of their children, patiently tending to their...
Two things every conservator must know
Watching as loved ones struggle with their health can be a challenge. However, it can be dangerous when loved ones can no longer fulfill their basic needs. In these cases, it might be necessary for families to consider establishing a conservatorship to ensure their...
Know when to consider assisted living and conservatorship
Determining when it is time for a loved one to move into a nursing home is a tough process. Many people try to put this off as long as they can, but doing so can cause some hardships on the caregivers. Making decisions like this will sometimes take a team effort. Your...
Experienced guidance when you’re seeking a conservatorship
A debilitating injury or illness can occur at any time, even to young and seemingly-healthy people. When people are no longer able to look after their own interests, whether due to dementia or some other condition, and they don't have an estate plan designating...
Understanding conservatorship in California
It happens in many families where the roles reverse and adult children become responsible for the welfare of their parents. If a doctor has diagnosed your parent with dementia or other mentally impairing disease, it may be time to start taking steps to ensure that you...
How can I put a loved one in a nursing home for their own good?
It's a reality of life: you watch your parents age, and as they do so, they become less able to do things on their own. If your parent is also dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's, it can be heartbreaking to watch. Not only is their physical ability declining as they...
What is the difference between guardianship and conservatorship?
Sometimes family members need guidance in their lives from a guardian or conservator. These type of court ordered relationships are set in place to aid a young person or adult with their health and finances. In many states the term guardianship is blanketed over all...