The Who, What, Where, When, and Why of California Conservatorships
In a limited conservatorship, the courts issue up to seven specific powers to the conservator. Those powers include:
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Maintaining the conservatee’s home Accessing and keeping confidential records and personal information Providing medical consent on behalf of the conservatee Overseeing the conservatee’s social, romantic, and sexual relationships Consenting (or declining to consent) to the conservatee’s marriage
Conservatorships have a bad name. People often think of Britney Spears’ conservatorship and the #FreeBritney movement because, well, that’s the only real-life example most people have been exposed to. However, conservatorships serve an important role under the right circumstances. WHAT IS A CONSERVATORSHIP? A conservator is a court-appointed title given to an individual who manages another individual’s financial and personal affairs. The conservator oversees an incapacitated or limited- capacity adult, including individuals with developmental disabilities. There are two main types of conservatorships in California: general and limited. In a general conservatorship, the conservator is given full power and responsibility as defined by the court order to manage the conservatee’s lifestyle. In a limited conservatorship,
the conservator receives specific powers and responsibilities to care for the conservatee. WHO CAN SERVE AS A CONSERVATOR? According to the court, conservators can be just about any adult as long as they have the capacity to handle the role. These are often family members but can also be legal professionals, such as a professional fiduciary. Your best choice will be someone who understands the needs of the conservatee and is accessible. WHERE, WHEN, AND WHY A CONSERVATORSHIP IS NECESSARY For general conservatorships, the conservator operates whenever needed to help the conservatee manage decisions like finances, health, and other important personal matters. Courts decide whether the conservator manages the estate (financial matters), the person (health and safety), or both.
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Educational decision making
Overseeing the conservatee’s ability to enter into contracts
In California, the court orders each of these powers individually in a limited conservatorship, meaning that any combination of that list can be assigned to a conservator. At Dahl Law Group, we understand the importance of these court orders despite what public perception may be. Contact our team if you believe you or a loved one needs a conservatorship, and we will work directly with you to find the right person for the role.
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Ingredients • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 red bell pepper, diced • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced • 1 cup diced zucchini
• 1 cup diced mushrooms • 1 tsp dried oregano • Salt and pepper, to taste • 2 cups cooked quinoa
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Directions 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 2. Add bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. 3. Add oregano, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
4. Add the cooked quinoa and mix thoroughly. 5. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then serve.
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