Monthly Archives: February 2016

Courts Increasing Scrutiny of Conservatorships

There are good reasons for courts to impose conservatorships, particularly to protect individuals vulnerable to fraud. But the conservatorship order has a drastic effect. It takes away the right to manage a person’s own affairs. Some courts have been increasing the … Continue reading






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Getting a Conservatorship Protected Their Mother

Their mother was required to mail the organizer $2,500 to receive her prize. Conservatorships are not cure-alls or panaceas, but they do have a particularly important role in protecting vulnerable adults from being taken advantage of. A surprising discovery by two sons managing their mother’s … Continue reading






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