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 will be able to manage affairs when the time […]

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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 age, but their cognitive functioning […]

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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 age groups, but California has a different set of terms. […]

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Some people are fortunate to stay physically and mentally sharp as a tack until their very last days, but many people just aren’t that lucky. As they get older, they may become more forgetful, disorganized, and physically weak. All the details that go into managing their every day lives may start to get overwhelming, and […]

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People often associate the word “conservatorship” with those who have been deemed incapable of handling their own money. In fact, a court may also agree to a conservatorship for people who are not able to properly care for themselves in other facets of their life, such as food, housing and medical treatment. Back in 2008, […]

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It can be especially difficult to witness a loved one age and develop serious, devastating health disorders that affect his or her mental capacity. Although most people in California understand how important estate plans are, not everyone has the legal protections in place to avoid being taken advantage of. When dementia or other illnesses leave […]

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A conservator may be appointed by California courts if a judge determines that a person is unable to care for themselves or needs help managing their own finances. It is important to understand the differences between the various types of conservatorships so the conservator is clear about his or her duties. The probate court has […]

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It could be difficult to find one person in California to disagree that ex-child star Amanda Bynes has been acting strangely. Trouble with Los Angeles police led to the young woman’s arrest last year on DUI and hit-and-run charges. Bynes has since fled the city for New York, where her unusual behavior continues to attract […]

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Sometimes incapacity prevents a person, like an elderly parent or a developmentally disabled child, from making sound life decisions. Conservatorships provide a legal remedy to protect vulnerable loved ones from financial and other abuses. Probate conservatorship is the judicial process by which a conservator is appointed to make choices for a conservatee. With proof of incapacity […]

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Britney Spears makes headlines today for very different reasons than she did a few years ago. James Spears, Britney’s father, became his daughter’s conservator five years ago after the singer exhibited bizarre public behavior. Conservatorships in California are granted through probate court in cases when conservatees are incapable of making personal or financial decisions. Most of Britney […]

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