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11118 Elm Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
If you need Guardianship & Conservatorship help in California, contact Christopher R. Abernathy, APLC, a local practice in Encino, for legal representation.
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27555 Ynez Road, Suite 205, Temecula, CA 92591
Law Offices of Nett & Nett represents clients in Guardianship & Conservatorship cases in the Encino, California area.
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20350 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 110, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
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11500 West Olympic Blvd., Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Let the practice of Law Offices of Charles Rosenberg in Encino, California be your Guardianship & Conservatorship advocate.
23035 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 101, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Vorzimer/Masserman - Fertility & Family Law Center, a reputable Guardianship & Conservatorship firm representing clients in the Encino, California area.
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395 South Indian Hill Boulevard, Claremont, CA 91711
Thompson Thompson Valladolid helps clients in the Encino area handle cases involving Guardianship & Conservatorship.
44540 10th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534
In the Encino, California area, Law Office of William A. Koch can help you resolve your Guardianship & Conservatorship issues.
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PO Box 3313, Granada Hills, CA 91394
11661 San Vicente Blvd, Suite 820, Los Angeles, CA 90049
555 South Flower Street, Suite 2900, Los Angeles, CA 90071
19600 Fairchild Rd, Suite 295, Irvine, CA 92612
1770 Corson St., Pasadena, CA 91106
19700 Fairchild Rd, Suite 280, Irvine, CA 92612
5850 Canoga Ave , #302, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
24591 Ridgewood Circle, Lake Forest, CA 92630
333 City Blvd W, Suite 1742, Orange, CA 92868
11766 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90025-6551
9461 Charleville Blvd., Suite 742, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
21550 Oxnard Street, Suite 300, Woodland Hills, CA 91367-7072
1420 Bristol St N, Suite 220, Newport Beach, CA 92660
1447 Ford Street, Suite 201, Redlands, CA 92374
3760 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 680, Long Beach, CA 90806
27001 Agoura Rd, Suite 330, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
21800 Oxnard Street, Suite 850, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
300 South Grand Avenue, Suite 4100, Los Angeles, CA 90071-3151
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What Is the Difference Between Guardianship and Conservatorship?
In some states and under specific contexts, guardianship and conservatorship can be used interchangeably, but there are differences.
A guardian more commonly refers to someone who is appointed to care for a child or minor. Conservators typically tend to the affairs of an elderly or an individual who a court has determined is mentally incapacitated. Also, in a guardianship, the guardian is generally responsible for making health care and overall wellness decisions for their wards. The appointed conservator makes more financial decisions in a conservatorship, often regarding an estate or other assets.
What Kind of Lawyer Handles Guardianships and Conservatorships?
Lawyers who practice family law often handle guardianships, especially if they are temporary guardianships. On the other hand, lawyers specializing in estate planning usually manage conservatorships. Given that most conservatorships include fiduciary duties and other financial considerations, it makes sense to retain the services of an experienced estate planning lawyer for conservatorships.
How Can You Cancel a Guardianship or Conservatorship?
Terminating a guardianship can be a lengthy and involved process. First, you’ll need to file the appropriate paperwork with the court, including a petition to terminate the guardianship and either a citation or notice of hearing. The citation is typically used if the subject of the guardianship is living, and the notice if the subject is deceased. You’ll also need to gather relevant documents, such as doctor’s notes, state-level guardianship documents, and in some cases, a final accounting.
Legal documents are served to the subject of the guardianship, their new guardian(s), the subject’s relevant relatives, and the subject’s attorney. These documents should be sent via certified mail with a return receipt. A court hearing will typically follow.
In a conservatorship, a conservatee can petition the court to terminate the arrangement if they can prove that they are of sound mind or their existing conservator is acting against their best interests. You can also cancel a conservatorship by natural courses such as the death of the conservatee, discharge of their estate, or by the conservator relinquishing their position.
How Can You Get a Guardianship or Conservatorship in California?
Any person who requires guardianship or conservatorship can make a request. If this is the case, you’ll need a lawyer for the legal proceedings, especially if the guardianship or conservatorship is contested.
Attorneys specializing in elder law, guardianship, or estate planning can help if you need to file or defend yourself against a guardianship or conservatorship. In cases where a conservatorship is contested by one side or the other, options such as a revocable trust (or living trust, where provisions remain alterable by the granter of the trust) may also be considered. Regardless, you’ll need to be sure to file all necessary paperwork. The LawInfo directory can help you find Guardianship lawyers near you in Encino.
Getting a guardianship is also fairly simple if all parties agree. You’ll usually need a letter of consent from both parents and a filing fee. Interviews will likely occur between all parties, including the child, adult, or senior becoming a ward, their parents or next of kin, and the potential guardian or guardians. You might also need a criminal background check and a home inspection before the court agrees to grant guardianship.