Conservatorship/Guardianship

Conservatorship/GuardianshipDo you Know a Developmentally Disabled Adult Who Needs a Hand? A California Limited Conservatorship May Help

December 2, 2020by RaxterLaw

Do you Know a Developmentally Disabled Adult Who Needs a Hand? A California Limited Conservatorship May Help In a recent blog post we discussed the role of general conservatorships to help an adult over the age of 18 manage their health, welfare, and/or finances. This type of conservatorship is designed to help adults who are...

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Conservatorship/Guardianship ELDER LAW PROBATECalifornia Powers of Attorney (POA)

December 16, 2019by RaxterLaw

Nearly every day in our office a potential client will call to inquire about obtaining a power of attorney for a loved one. First, we must understand what a power of attorney is, and what it can do, and not do – as the case may be. A power of attorney is a legal device...

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Conservatorship/GuardianshipHow a Guardianship can be the basis of an adoption.

December 4, 2019by RaxterLaw

A Probate Guardianship is a court proceeding in which a legal guardian is appointed by the probate court to protect the person or estate of a minor. A Probate Guardianship suspends (but does not end, as in adoption) parental legal rights. Probate Guardianship is granted by the court if the court finds that it is “necessary or...