Can a conservatorship be appealed?
Yes, a conservatorship can be contested in any state. Sometimes, the simplest way to contest a conservatorship is to object to the petition for conservatorship to stop the conservatorship in the first place, or to file a competing petition for conservatorship.
When does a court grant a conservatorship?
Even in the face of opposition, the court will grant a conservatorship if significant evidence of its necessity can be demonstrated. A conservatorship is essentially a court process wherein the court appoints an agent to act on behalf of the principal, or person who needs help.
Where can I get a conservatorship in California?
This has the benefit of inspiring people to really focus on resolving their issues, and avoiding litigation so that the money goes to the care of the father, and not to attorneys. For questions about Conservatorship in California, contact our Walnut Creek Conservatorship Attorneys at 925-322-1795 to set an appointment.
Do you need a conservatorship for someone with Alzheimer’s?
With no prior healthcare directive (CA medical power of attorney) along with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, a Conservatorship would be necessary. The problem that Renee faced is that one cannot sign a health care directive for anyone else.
Can a family member contest a conservatorship?
While courts create and oversee conservatorships, conservators can and do take advantage during the intervening supervisory check-ins. It is therefore often incumbent upon family members, friends, and loved ones to ensure that a conservator is not abusing their position. Who can contest a conservatorship?
How did my mother’s conservatorship go terribly wrong?
When people ask me about the circumstances surrounding the painful story of my mother’s probate conservatorship — where the man appointed by a judge to manage my mother’s finances and daily life inflicted financial and mental abuse on her — there’s one question I always encounter: How did this happen to your family?
Can a person object to a conservatorship?
Note that you may object to either the need for the conservatorship, or to a particular person being appointed as conservator. You may also object to an existing conservator continuing to serve as such.
What to do if someone wants to block a conservator?
Someone who wants to block a conservatorship must file papers with the court, inform all interested parties (the proposed conservatee, family members, and possibly close friends), and attend a legal hearing. When someone begins a conservatorship proceeding, a judge must hear evidence on the person’s mental capacity.