In California the Probate Courts handle both the process of Guardianship and Conservatorship. The process is essentially pretty similar with one main difference. Both processes at the court entail a Petitioner asking the court to make an order that gives them control of another person. These powers can be for the ability to make decisions for the person alone, of their “estate” (finances, personal and or real property of both persona and the estate. The easiest way to differentiate the two is the age of the person needing to be controlled....Continue Reading...
Alternatives to Guardianship in CaliforniaSometimes, parents or guardians may need a relative or other adult to care for their children temporarily. Parents may not always have time to go to court to appoint a temporary legal guardian, but there is an alternative to guardianship in California.The AlternativeParents can enter a temporary custody arrangement by working with a Rancho Cucamonga child custody lawyer and signing a Power of Attorney for a Minor Child. This form, signed before a notary, allows you (the adult caregiver) to take physical...Continue Reading...
