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When someone can no longer care for themselves or handle their own financial or personal affairs, a court can appoint a person to act on their behalf. Conservatorships are put in place to help individuals deal with medical, financial, or mental health needs.
When an adult cannot manage their own financial, medical, or mental health issues, a conservatorship can be implemented to allow someone to make decisions on their behalf. A conservatorship protects the person responsible as they'll be able to oversee important decisions.
A Petition for Conservatorship must include information about why someone is unable to manage their own affairs and detail why they need someone to make important decisions on their behalf.
Advantages of conservatorship include:
Disadvantages of conservatorship include:
I’ll help you navigate this process and make sure that your needs are heard and respected. While petitioning for conservatorship might seem intimidating, it doesn’t have to be, and it can be incredibly beneficial for your family in the long run.
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Conservatorship and guardianship typically have similar goals of protecting vulnerable individuals and making important decisions on their behalf. Despite the similarities, these legal tools have important distinctions in terms of purpose and implementation.
Conservatorship
A conservatorship typically applies to adults (conservatees) who are incapacitated or unable to manage their financial affairs and make sound medical decisions due to cognitive impairment, mental illness, or other factors. In this legal arrangement, the designated conservator has the legal authority to make decisions regarding the conservatee's finances and property matters.
The people who might need conservatorship include individuals who are incapable of making important decisions due to:
In California, the responsibilities of a conservator can vary based on the type of conservatorship and specific circumstances. But in general, they can include the following:
Generally, a conservatorship is a long-term commitment. It exists indefinitely until it ends unless the court designates someone else to replace an existing conservator. Again, there are different types of conservatorships, each with its own variation on how long it lasts:
To terminate a conservatorship in California, you need to file a motion with the court and demonstrate that the conservatorship is no longer necessary. Before initiating this legal process, consult Sole Law, APC, for legal guidance.
Lead attorney Sole Gaona Webb is well-versed in conservatorship law in California and can help you understand the legal requirements and support you throughout the process.
Yes, you can change or replace a conservator as long as the court approves your petition. Changing a conservator involves several steps that an attorney can better handle.
Ms. Suchomel is very professional and nice. I really appreciated that she explained the whole conservatorship process to us in detail and was always willing to answer all of our questions and address our concerns. Thank you Ms. Suchomel for all your help!
Mi experiencia con la abogada fue muy bonita, ella fue muy honesta desde el principio y me explico todo el procedimiento con detalle. Le hizo todas las preguntas necesarias a mi hijo y nos dio un trato muy amable. Lo mejor de todo fue que todo me lo explico en español correctamente.
Willing to help at anytime, with all paperwork always aware at the needs of my daughter case. Ampliamente recomendable.
Ms. Suchomel assisted me in the conservatorship for my stepdaughter and was helpful and professional throughout the process. Willing to go the extra mile to achieve the best results.
Ms. Suchomel assisted me in the conservatorship for my son and was helpful throughout the process. I work with children with disabilities and plan on referring Ms. Suchomel to them.
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