by LM2 | Feb 1, 2024 | Conservatorships, Estate Planning |
When the news surfaced that Jay Leno had to file for conservatorship over his wife’s estate, it wasn’t just a startling moment for fans—it was a vivid example of a challenge that countless families face every day. Mavis Leno’s incapacity to manage...
by Christine Brown | Dec 29, 2021 | Conservatorships, Special Needs Planning
Autism and other conditions can impact people throughout their whole lives, and some may need assistance throughout adulthood. However, in the eyes of the law all adults who reach the age of majority become independent and are presumed to have the ability to make...
by Christine Brown | Jul 14, 2020 | Conservator, Conservatorships, Estate Planning
A conservatorship is when a person is appointed by the court to look after another person’s financial and physical well-being. This is not always a great situation to be in since the court may appoint someone who would never be chosen by the individual or their...
by Christine Brown | Dec 28, 2017 | Conservatorships, Elder Care, Elder Law, Uncategorized |
Even with the best intentions, most senior citizens don’t plan for a future in which they may be incapacitated. Perhaps they didn’t want to face the prospect of losing autonomy, or perhaps they fell ill before they had a chance to plan. Either way, for those with...
by Christine | Dec 9, 2015 | Conservatorships, Dementia, Estate Planning |
Let’s start off by saying that not all conservatorships are bad. Conservatorships play a vital role in Los Angeles County by allowing caretakers the means to make financial (Conservator of the Estate) and health (Conservator of the Person) related decisions for those...
by Christine | Dec 1, 2015 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Conservatorships, Dementia, Durable Power of Attorney For Finances, Estate Plan, Estate Planning, Living Trust, Trusts, Wills |
One of the greatest blessings of the holiday season is gathering with friends and loved ones that we don't normally see throughout the year. For some that means visiting with aunts, uncles, cousins and friends over a lively Thanksgiving dinner. For...
