Los Angeles Conservatorships Lawyer

When is a Conservatorship Needed?

In California, when an adult can no longer handle his own financial or medical matters or take care of himself physically, a conservatorship is required. Guardianships are for minors under the age of eighteen. Conservatorships are for all else. There are two basic kinds of conservatorships - one for the person himself and one for his estate. A conservator may or may not do both, depending on the circumstances.

A conservator of the person is responsible for the conservatee's physical needs, such as food, clothing, shelter, medical and personal care, transportation, and social needs. A conservator of the person's estate is responsible for and handles the conservatee's finances. He uses those finances to take care of the conservatee and any dependents the conservatee may have. He may also be appointed by the court to handle the conservatee's business as well if applicable. He must make sure the conservatee's bills and taxes are paid, that his property and assets are protected, that money is invested properly, keep financial records, and provide financial reports to the court.

Get the Conservatorship Help You Need in Los Angeles

If you or someone you know is in the situation where a conservatorship is needed, the Los Angeles Law Offices of David A. Shapiro, a Professional Corporation, may be able to help you accomplish this. Our conservatorship attorneys can handle the legal process involved in this important procedure. As estate planning attorneys, we are skilled and knowledgeable in all areas of estate planning and conservatorships and have the ability to achieve a successful result.

Do you have an infirm, disabled, or aging parent who requires the care of a court-appointed conservator? Contact a Los Angeles Conservatorship Lawyer at our firm to discuss your case today.