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 A People's Choice|February 14th, 2022|Family Law, Probate|Comments Off on What Is Guardianship and Conservatorship? An Explanation in Plain English 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 A People's Choice|February 9th, 2022|Probate|6 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 A People's Choice|February 2nd, 2022|California Courts, Family Law, Probate|Comments Off on Conservatorship vs Guardianship in California: Which Is Right for Me? 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 A People's Choice|January 25th, 2022|California Courts, Estate Planning|Comments Off on Estate Planning 101 for Californians: Here Are the Basics Read More
What Is an LPS Conservatorship? Illness and injuries can alter the course of our lives. That's why it sometimes comes as a relief to the sick and disabled when a loved one steps up to care for their needs and manage their affairs. In California, there are legal arrangements in which the court appoints such a caregiver. One of these [...] By A People's Choice|January 24th, 2022|Probate|Comments Off on What Is an LPS Conservatorship? Read More
What Is The Role of an Executor In Estate Planning? As the old adage goes, "Someone who fails to plan plans to fail." Planning is an integral part of human life, and the Stamp Act of 1797 gave rise to a different type of planning: estate planning. An executor is an integral part of the process. But what is the role of an executor in [...] By A People's Choice|January 19th, 2022|Estate Planning|Comments Off on What Is The Role of an Executor In Estate Planning? Read More
SLAT Estate Planning: A Great Option for Large Estates There are many estate planning strategies out there, but which one is best? To be honest, it really depends on your situation. While most real estate strategies are designed to grow and successfully transfer assets, some are meant to look even further ahead to future generations. One of the latter, spousal lifetime access trust (SLAT) [...] By A People's Choice|January 17th, 2022|California Courts, Estate Planning, Probate|Comments Off on SLAT Estate Planning: A Great Option for Large Estates 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 A People's Choice|January 13th, 2022|Family Law, Probate|Comments Off on What Is a Conservatorship Bond? Read More
State Specific Estate Planning Laws for Californians: What You Need to Know Are estate planning laws the same in every state? Definitely not! That's why if you've recently moved from one state to another, let’s say North Dakota to California, you might have some reading about state specific estate planning laws ahead of you. The same goes if you own a business with outlets in many [...] By A People's Choice|January 12th, 2022|Estate Planning|Comments Off on State Specific Estate Planning Laws for Californians: What You Need to Know Read More
Why and How You Can Plan Your Estate Today According to Forbes, most people avoid estate planning. They might feel they're too busy and will get it done at a later time in their lives. They may also fear the expense. Finally, some people also perceive estate planning as some kind of jinx. If you're like the average Joe, you may prefer to live [...] By A People's Choice|January 10th, 2022|Estate Planning|Comments Off on Why and How You Can Plan Your Estate Today Read More
What Are Letters of Conservatorship in California? What happens when a person becomes incapacitated in California? Are there laws under the California probate code that state how such individuals can receive special care? Yes, of course! Conservatorship is the answer to anything pertaining to the incapacitation of an individual, and letters of conservatorship are an important part of that arrangement. Personal conservators [...] By A People's Choice|January 5th, 2022|Probate|Comments Off on What Are Letters of Conservatorship in California? Read More
How to Fight a Conservatorship in California Conservators have a key role in ensuring that incapacitated adults lead meaningful lives. At times, however, someone may want to fight a conservatorship. Relatives or close family to the conservatee may not like how the conservator cares for them. Similarly, the conservatee themselves may want to change or remove a conservatorship (see the famous example [...] By A People's Choice|January 3rd, 2022|Probate|6 Comments Read More