Conservatorship
A conservatorship is a legal relationship in which a person is given the authority to care for and make decisions on behalf of an incapacitated adult. At Rodriguez Lagorio, LLP, we offer guidance, representation, and support through the conservatorship legal process, with the goal of equipping your family with the legal protections necessary to ensure that your family member remains in the best care as long as they need it.
When To Meet With a Bay Area Conservatorship Attorney
Conservatorship is distinct from guardianship, which applies to caring for a minor. A conservatorship may be necessary when an adult is unable to care for themself or manage their own finances. If you have an adult in your life who is dependent on you, establishing conservatorship may be wise.
It may be time to meet with a California conservatorship attorney if:
- You have been providing care for an adult and want to gain the legal protections of conservatorship.
- Your loved one has recently become incapacitated due to illness or injury, and you need the legal authority to make health and financial decisions for them.
- Your relative is being taken advantage of through financial abuse or fraud, and you feel that being in control of their finances would be in their best interest.
- Your family members disagree about who should take care of a loved one or how their finances should be managed.
- Your disabled child is about to turn 18 and needs ongoing protections after they become a legal adult.
Our Conservatorship Attorney Services in Fremont, CA
California recognizes both Conservatorship of the Person, or the legal responsibility to care for a person’s needs, and Conservatorship of the Estate, or the legal authority to handle their finances. You can also apply for different types of conservatorships:
- A general conservatorship applies to adults who are unable to take care of themselves or their finances.
- A limited conservatorship applies to adults with developmental disabilities who may need help with certain aspects of their care or finances but can be responsible for certain matters themselves.
Our conservatorship attorneys in California can assist you with many aspects of establishing legal conservatorship for adults.
Explain Conservatorship and Assess Whether This Relationship Is Necessary
We can help you understand the legal responsibilities and fiduciary duties of a conservator and the protections that come with it to understand whether this arrangement is right for you.
File a Petition for Conservatorship
We provide guidance through the process of filing a petition for conservatorship and serving legal notice to relevant parties.
Represent You Through Court Proceedings
We will advocate for you during court hearings and provide evidence of the conservatee’s incapacity and your legal fitness to serve as their conservator.
Request Temporary Conservatorship Orders
We can help you file for emergency conservatorship when your loved one needs urgent care.
Schedule a Consultation With Our Conservatorship Attorney in California
If you are exploring options for incapacitated adult care, our compassionate family attorneys at Rodriguez Lagorio, LLP, can help you make an informed decision. Call 925-963-2709 for a consultation with our California conservatorship attorneys.
