California Conservatorships

If a loved one has lost their ability to look out for their best interests, provide for their personal needs, or manage their finances, a conservatorship may be appropriate.  There are two types of conservatorships in California: a conservatorship of the estate (which provides authority over financial decisions) and a conservatorship of the person (which provides authority over health care decisions).  When a person does not have capacity, a conservatorship may be necessary to bring or defend claims, or to protect him or her from harm.  Conservatorships involve a court process that at times can be complex and contentious.  At Knitter & Knitter, LLP we use our wealth of experience and knowledge to handle both contested and non-contested conservatorship matters.  Some of the common types of conservatorship services we provide include:

• Initiating conservatorship proceedings;
• Handling disputes over who should act as conservator;
• Pursue remedies for elder abuse and undue influence;
• Substituted judgment proceedings;
• Termination or transfer of conservatorships;
•  Accounting disputes;
• Spousal support and protection;
• Emergency protective appointments and appropriate injunctive relief;
• Obtaining authority for medical decisions and residential placements;
• Obtaining authority for financial investment decisions and sale or transfer of property and other assets;