How to File for Conservatorship in Alpine County, CA By Sandra McCarthy|April 4th, 2022|California Courts, Family Law, Probate| 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 [...] Read More 0
What Is a Conservatorship Account? By Sandra McCarthy|March 30th, 2022|Conservatorship| 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 [...] Read More 0
A Guide to Public Guardian Conservatorship in Los Angeles By Sandra McCarthy|March 23rd, 2022|California Courts, Family Law, Probate| 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 [...] Read More 0
Conservatorship Scams: What to Look For By Sandra McCarthy|March 2nd, 2022|California Courts, Family Law, Probate| 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 [...] Read More 0
What Is Guardianship and Conservatorship? An Explanation in Plain English By Sandra McCarthy|February 14th, 2022|Family Law, Probate| 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 [...] Read More 0
Conservatorship vs Guardianship in California: Which Is Right for Me? By Sandra McCarthy|February 2nd, 2022|California Courts, Family Law, Probate| 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 [...] Read More 0
What Is an LPS Conservatorship? By Sandra McCarthy|January 24th, 2022|Probate| 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 [...] Read More 0
What Is a Conservatorship Bond? By Sandra McCarthy|January 13th, 2022|Family Law, Probate| 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 [...] Read More 0
How to Fight a Conservatorship in California By Sandra McCarthy|January 3rd, 2022|Probate| 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 [...] Read More 6
What Is a Joint Managing Conservatorship in California? By Sandra McCarthy|December 29th, 2021|Probate| 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 [...] Read More 2
Is Conservatorship Valid After Death? By Sandra McCarthy|December 27th, 2021|Probate| 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 [...] Read More 2
What Is a Conservatorship Specialist? By Sandra McCarthy|November 22nd, 2021|Probate| 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, [...] Read More 0
What Is a Permanent Managing Conservatorship? By Sandra McCarthy|November 15th, 2021|Probate| 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 [...] Read More 0
Is a Los Angeles Conservatorship Attorney Necessary? By Sandra McCarthy|August 30th, 2021|Probate| Setting up or maintaining a conservatorship (or any sort of legal care for an adult) isn't easy. If you think that a conservatorship might be needed for a loved one who needs help, you might be wondering if a Los Angeles conservatorship attorney can assist you. After all, they're the experts, right? We've got [...] Read More 0
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How to File a Restraining Order in California By Sandra McCarthy|July 31st, 2020|Family Law| Experiencing abuse from someone in your life is a stressful and scary situation. Therefore, filing a California restraining order may help relieve some of the anxiety associated with physical, verbal, and emotional abuse. However, you don't have to file alone. Contact A People's Choice today to learn how we can help. Read More 18
The Pitfalls of California’s Transfer on Death Deed By Sandra McCarthy|July 4th, 2019|Estate Planning| If you wish to avoid estate planning, advisers may recommend California's Transfer on Death Deed. Once you file this deed with the county, theoretically your properties will automatically transfer to named beneficiaries without probate. Since the forms associated with this transfer are inexpensive to record and fully revocable, the concept often feels like the answer to a prayer. Unfortunately, these transfers have many drawbacks. Read More Comments Off on The Pitfalls of California’s Transfer on Death Deed
Breaking a Lease Due to Domestic Violence By Sandra McCarthy|March 25th, 2017|Estate Planning| Unfortunately, many domestic violence victims believe they cannot break their lease and move away from their abuser. Civil Code section 1946.7 allows breaking a lease due to domestic violence in California. Under this statute, a survivor of domestic violence can provide his/her landlord with a 14-day notice of his/her intent to break the lease agreement. [...] Read More 2
Conservatorships in California By Sandra McCarthy|July 18th, 2014|Estate Planning| If you have an elderly family member, you may be concerned about his ability to care for himself as he gets older. California law allows an adult to apply or be appointed to take care of another adult who cannot care for himself through a legal process called conservatorship. The person taking care of the [...] Read More Comments Off on Conservatorships in California
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