Your parents helped you take your first steps, and they held your hand when you faced stressful times. As your parents age, the roles start to reverse, and you become the one helping them with daily tasks and being there for them. This role reversal can be overwhelming and emotional. What can you do to […]

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You may hear about limited conservatorships frequently, but what exactly are they? Here are some of the most common questions answered for you. What is a limited conservatorship? A limited conservatorship gives a person – most often a parent or guardian – some specific decision-making abilities for a loved one with developmental disabilities when they […]

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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 limited conservatorship. However, it is […]

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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, which has led many people to question the validity of the conservatorship […]

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Parents who welcome children into the world usually have quite a bit on their hands. They need to adjust their life to accommodate their new child, which includes taking a look at their future. Many new parents would rather not think about what could happen if they are no longer there to care for their […]

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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 situation for any one person and their family. Caregivers might […]

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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 meals, homework, medications and activities. Then, magically, when these children reach […]

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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 loved one gets the care they need. California law favors family […]

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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 loved one’s medical […]

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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 someone to do so in their stead, it may be necessary […]

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