How to File for Conservatorship in Alpine County, CA Conservators play a critical role in our society. They help many elderly, infirm, and disabled people live fulfilling and rich lives, caring for their physical, emotional, and financial needs. If you need to file for conservatorship in Alpine County, CA, you've come to the right place. This article walks you through the basics of how [...] By Sandra McCarthy|April 4th, 2022|California Courts, Family Law, Probate|0 Comments Read More
A Guide to Public Guardian Conservatorship in Los Angeles If you have a loved one in LA who needs help, you may well find yourself googling "public guardian conservatorship Los Angeles." You're not alone; people seeking public guardian conservatorship for their ailing or at-risk family members and friends are commonplace in LA. To help you understand this legal process, we've crafted this guide to [...] By Sandra McCarthy|March 23rd, 2022|California Courts, Family Law, Probate|0 Comments Read More
How to Get an Incurable Insanity Divorce in California Just like every marriage is unique, every divorce is unique. The incurable insanity divorce, or the divorce due to permanent legal incapacity, is one of the more difficult types of divorce. The burden of proof is on you to show that your case truly qualifies for this type of divorce. So, what do you do [...] By Sandra McCarthy|March 16th, 2022|California Courts, Divorce, Family Law|0 Comments Read More
Conservatorship Scams: What to Look For It's a sad story, one we hear on the news from time to time: a vulnerable, elderly person is robbed by their own conservator. It’s a bitter tale, and it's all too common. You never want to hear that someone close to you has fallen victim to a conservatorship scam. Concerned? To establish whether someone [...] By Sandra McCarthy|March 2nd, 2022|California Courts, Family Law, Probate|0 Comments Read More
Is It Time to Set Up an Elderly Conservatorship? Aging may be a privilege denied to many, but not many people like to admit they're enjoying that privilege. For plenty of people, part of the aging process is becoming subject to a conservatorship. If you have a loved one who is becoming unable to care for themselves, you may wonder: is it time to [...] By Sandra McCarthy|February 23rd, 2022|Family Law, Probate|0 Comments Read More
What Is Guardianship and Conservatorship? An Explanation in Plain English Guardianships and conservatorships exist to help people who can't always help themselves. However, unlike other states, California defines guardianship and conservatorship as two completely different arrangements. Both have to do with caring for someone who can't care for themselves, but they have separate meanings and applications. So, what is guardianship and conservatorship in the [...] By Sandra McCarthy|February 14th, 2022|Family Law, Probate|0 Comments Read More
Conservatorship vs Guardianship in California: Which Is Right for Me? Most people have no idea what conservatorship or guardianship is, let alone the difference between the two. And for good reason! These two words can mean completely different things depending on which state you live in. For example, California and Texas have totally separate interpretations of guardianships. This makes the conservatorship vs guardianship question a [...] By Sandra McCarthy|February 2nd, 2022|California Courts, Family Law, Probate|0 Comments Read More
What Is a Conservatorship Bond? When people have to enter into conservatorship arrangements, they often have some concerns. These fears are very valid because, unfortunately, there have been quite a few instances of the conservatee falling victim to conservatorship mismanagement and fraud. The bad experiences have, however, given rise to solutions, including a conservatorship bond. What is a conservatorship [...] By Sandra McCarthy|January 13th, 2022|Family Law, Probate|0 Comments Read More
The Most Effective Way to Navigate California Probate and Family Court Losing a loved one is a sad and difficult time. It doesn’t help that while you’re dealing with your grief, you may also have to deal with the deceased person’s estate through a legal process known as probate. Legal matters are probably the last thing on your mind, but it is often up to [...] By Sandra McCarthy|April 23rd, 2021|Probate, Family Law|Comments Off on The Most Effective Way to Navigate California Probate and Family Court Read More
Understanding The Six Month Waiting Period for Divorce in California What is California's six month waiting period for divorce, and what does it mean for you? Oftentimes, this period is also referred to as the "cooling off" time for couples to determine if they'd like to reconcile. Additionally, it establishes the first day individuals may legally remarry. Read on to learn more about the six month waiting period in California divorce and how A People's Choice can help you. By Sandra McCarthy|April 4th, 2021|Family Law, Divorce|95 Comments Read More