A Conservatorship is a court proceeding in which an individual is appointed to manage the financial affairs and/or daily life activities of an adult who is no longer able to care for him or herself due to a physical and/or mental incapacity. A General Conservatorship may be necessary when a loved one suffers from dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, or other serious mental impairments and/or is unable to withstand undue influence.
Conservatorships are public proceedings that involve ongoing court supervision. It can be costly and burdensome for the Conservatee’s family. It should be a last resort. With a properly drafted estate plan, the attorneys at Gold Law can provide tools for your family to efficiently, and without court action, step in and aid in managing your finances, personal care and/or making medical decisions.