What Is a Conservatorship Account? According to the National Council on Disability, there are an estimated 1.3 million Americans under conservatorships and guardianships right now. All kinds of people can be subject to such an arrangement—everyone from elderly infirm individuals to celebrities like Britney Spears. If you’re involved in one of those 1.3 million cases as a conservator (or are [...] By Sandra McCarthy|March 30th, 2022|Conservatorship|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
What Is Conservatorship Abuse? In recent years, cases of conservatorship abuse have captured the public eye. Although conservatorship mostly applies to the elderly, any incapacitated individual above 18 years can end up in a conservatorship arrangement. And with more attention on conservatorships in general, many people worry about conservatorship abuse. If a conservator financially or physically abuses a conservatee, [...] By Sandra McCarthy|March 9th, 2022|California Courts, Probate|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
What Is a Mental Health Conservatorship in California? Poor mental health is a massive problem for many adults. Although old age can trigger mental health instability, other external factors may also be responsible. For instance, lack of attention or care for older adults often leads to dejection and depression, and long-lasting depression can spur other problems. Perhaps this is [...] By Sandra McCarthy|February 9th, 2022|Probate|4 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
Estate Planning 101 for Californians: Here Are the Basics Do you have an estate plan? If you live in California, do you know the basics of estate planning in the Golden State? If your answer is "no," it's time for Estate Planning 101. An estate plan is a must for every adult, but before planning your estate, you need to understand the estate [...] By Sandra McCarthy|January 25th, 2022|California Courts, Estate Planning|0 Comments Read More