Conservatorships

Morris & Associates
California Conservatorship Lawyers

Guardianship for Adults
Sometimes, due to age or infirmity, people lose the ability to make sound decisions. When a person is unable to make good decisions about his or her financial or personal affairs or has become susceptible to fraud or undue influence, the court can establish a conservatorship for that individual, and name a person to be responsible for the conservatorship. If you believe your loved one may need a conservatorship, contact Morris & Associates for a consultation.

Other Alternatives
Sometimes, a conservatorship may not be necessary. Some alternatives are:

• Trusts
• Durable powers of attorney
• Joint bank accounts
• Other joint interests

Before you seek to establish a conservatorship, we can help you to explore less expensive alternatives. At Morris & Associates, our attorneys can assist you in determining your best course of action.

Establishing a Conservatorship
Once you have established that a conservatorship is necessary, the next step is to determine who the conservator will be and what decisions that person will make on behalf of the protected person. Because a conservatorship takes away some or all of an adult’s civil rights, court hearings are necessary and may require a jury trial. Our lawyers can guide you through these legal proceedings and can help you protect your loved one from elder abuse, fraud, and neglect.

Contact a California conservatorship lawyer for an initial consultation.