Limited Conservatorships During Covid-19
In California, a limited conservatorship gives the caregiver the legal right to make certain decisions for a person with disabilities who turns 18.
One of the seven powers that the court decides on in a limited conservatorship is the power to give or withhold medical consent. Part of this involves a probate judge in the Probate Division determining if a person petitioning to become a conservator should serve as one, or not.
Pursuant to Section 5 of the General Order of March 17, 2020 by Presiding Judge Kevin Brazile: all matters on calendar in the Probate Division except hearings on temporary guardianship petitions, temporary conservatorship petitions, and temporary restraining orders involving elders now set for March 17, 2020 through April 16, 2020, have been continued by the Court. This means that if you have a child whom you will need a future conservatorship for, this hearing may be delayed. If we already have a court date pending for your hearing, I have already reached out to you about this. This information on delayed proceedings is important if you have a child who will be 18 years old soon and for whom you need legal authority to assist - especially in the event of an emergency.
I am dedicated to helping families find solutions for these matters because I know the importance of these measures at critical times like these. If your child is turning this age soon and you need to understand your options, please contact me for a consultation at the link below.
For a past video I made on limited conservatorships and other options that parents have, please click here.
If you need immediate assistance, please call the office at 323-977-4477 or click the link below to set up a meeting with our Client Services Coordinator: