Alexis provides an empathetic and skilled approach to helping you navigate the difficulties associated with taking over a loved one’s affairs.
Without legal documents naming an agent, no one can manage another adult's personal care and finances.
There are many examples of when an individual loses the ability to care for themself or their finances: dementia, Alzheimer’s, a traumatic brain injury to name a few. If they do not have any sort of legal documents in place naming an agent to step in, a conservatorship can help.
CONSERVATORSHIP GIVES YOU THE LEGAL RIGHTS TO MANAGE A LOVED ONE’S CARE AND FINANCES.
When you are appointed conservator by a judge, you gain the legal authority to make decisions on behalf of the person in need of assistance. This includes decisions such as determining where they will live and what type of medical care they will receive. You can also be granted the authority to manage their finances.
Alexis guides you through the conservatorship process, securing your legal rights to ensure your loved ones receives the highest quality care available and that their assets are protected.
General Conservatorship FAQ
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A general conservatorship is a court proceeding where a judge appoints a responsible adult to manage the affairs of an individual who cannot provide for their own needs for food, clothing, shelter, physical health, and/or manage their finances.
Generally the individual has not designated agents in legal documents to handle these matters. The most common examples of individuals in need of a general conservatorship are individuals diagnosed with dementia or Alzehimer’s, or who have suffered a traumatic brain injury. In California, there is a specific category of conservatorship for individuals with a developmental disability called limited conservatorship.
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In a general conservatorship, the conservator has full decision making control over all aspects of the individual’s life, including where they will live, what medical treatment they will receive, and management of their basic needs, such as food, transportation, and recreational programming. They also have access to all confidential records. They can manage the individual’s finances if they are appointed conservator of the estate.
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The duration of the process varies depending on whether someone handles it themselves or hires an attorney, as well as the timeline set by their specific county. Typically, it takes 3-6 months.
When a conservatorship must be set up immediately due to an urgent situation, you have the option of requesting a temporary conservatorship that can usually be set up within a few weeks.
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Yes, but it is important to understand that co-conservators equally share decision-making authority.
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