What Is a Joint Managing Conservatorship in California? Conservatorship in California can be a confusing topic. To make things more complex, there are quite a few different types of conservatorships, and their definitions can vary from state to state. One of these—one that seems to invite more confusion than others—is the joint managing conservatorship. If you think a joint managing conservatorship might be [...] By Sandra McCarthy|December 29th, 2021|Probate|2 Comments Read More
Is Conservatorship Valid After Death? Conservatorships are supposed to help folks who are no longer able to take care of themselves. If you have elderly or incapacitated loved ones, this is likely a subject you've encountered before. But what happens to the conservatorship when the incapacitated individual dies? Is conservatorship valid after death? This is a reasonable question if [...] By Sandra McCarthy|December 27th, 2021|Probate|2 Comments Read More
What Is a Sole Managing Conservatorship in California? From Joni Mitchell to Britney Spears, conservatorships spend quite a bit of time in the spotlight. However, there is more than one type of conservatorship. So, if you're in the position of having to seek out conservatorship options, you may well wonder: What is a sole managing conservatorship in California? There is a lot of [...] By Sandra McCarthy|December 22nd, 2021|Probate|0 Comments Read More
Conservatorship of a Minor in California: Everything You Need to Know Life isn't perfect. That's why sometimes, someone may need extra help and require another person to lend a hand. And sometimes, that person is a minor. In some states, that's where the conservatorship of a minor comes in. In California, when an adult is subjected to protective care following incapacitation, we call it "conservatorship." But [...] By Sandra McCarthy|December 16th, 2021|Probate|0 Comments Read More
What Is a Murphy Conservatorship? All conservatorships are taken seriously in California, but some are taken more seriously than others. Why? The severity of a conservatorship case is determined by the state of the conservatee or potential conservatee. While we have made other posts explaining the concept of conservatorship, this article will focus on a vital type of conservatorship [...] By Sandra McCarthy|December 9th, 2021|Probate|0 Comments Read More
What Is a Conservatorship Specialist? Many people become incapacitated at some point in their lives. This is usually due to old age, protracted illness, or both. And when this occurs, a conservatorship arrangement can help care for the incapacitated individual. If you're a good candidate to become a conservator for a loved one and you're in need of guidance, [...] By Sandra McCarthy|November 22nd, 2021|Probate|0 Comments Read More
What Is a Permanent Managing Conservatorship? There are many reasons why someone may be unable to care for themselves. The government knows this, which is why the constitution of most sovereign states or nations makes provisions for people in this category. In the US, when someone is unable to take care of themselves (be it minor or adult), there are [...] By Sandra McCarthy|November 15th, 2021|Probate|0 Comments Read More
How to Create Your Own Estate Planning Flowchart in 7 Easy Steps Do you ever procrastinate? Everyone has at some time or another, and estate planning is no exception in this regard. However, estate planning is one of those tasks that you shouldn't put off for long. Estate planning has significant benefits if you become incapacitated or die unexpectedly, leaving behind potential heirs. An estate planning [...] By Sandra McCarthy|November 3rd, 2021|Estate Planning, Probate|0 Comments Read More
Sales of Real Property in Probate: What You Need to Know Probate administration can be stressful, costly, and generally not fun. It comes when people are already grieved over losing a loved one, and it can involve jumping through a lot of administrative hoops. Therefore, when people are planning the proper distribution of their assets in their estate plans, they often try their best to [...] By Sandra McCarthy|October 20th, 2021|Probate|0 Comments Read More
What Is Fair in a Second Marriage and Estate Planning? Multiple marriages are often a fact of life. According to the U.S. census bureau, 42 million Americans have been in more than one marriage. Divorce and the death of a spouse are the leading factors contributing to the end of marriages in the United States. A new marriage is considered a fresh start for many, [...] By Sandra McCarthy|October 13th, 2021|Estate Planning, Probate|0 Comments Read More