When an adult can no longer care for themselves or manage their finances, a conservatorship lets a responsible person step in. Here’s how conservatorship works in California.
Two types
Conservatorship of the person handles daily care and medical decisions; conservatorship of the estate manages finances and property. A court can grant one or both.
How it works
You file a petition (GC-310) in the probate court, give notice to the proposed conservatee and relatives, and a court investigator reviews the situation. The proposed conservatee has the right to attend and object.
Consider alternatives first
Conservatorship is significant — courts prefer less-restrictive options like a durable power of attorney or advance health care directive when those were set up in advance.
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