My Adult Loved One Is Losing Control. How Do We File a Conservatorship in Los Angeles County?

A conservatorship, as it’s called in California, is given to somebody who petitions the court to give them control over an aspect or some aspects of another adult’s life. This is usually done because the adult is incapacitated in some way, due to disability or old age. However, a person can become subject to a conservatorship (“conservatee”) if they have another problem, such as mental illness or alcoholism.

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Transitioning an elderly parent to an assisted living facility in Los Angeles County

Moving to an assisted living community no matter how it’s needed, is never an easy transition for elderly parents. Most do not want to leave the home they’ve known for years to move into unfamiliar surroundings, especially if they consider it to be a loss of independence. However, most will …

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Managing Elderly Parents’ Finances in Los Angeles County

Managing money and finances is difficult at any age, but senior citizens in Los Angeles County are especially vulnerable to financial problems brought on by an inability to adequately care for their own affairs. If this happens, seniors may find themselves with their utilities shut off, unable to make mortgage …

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