Parents may take it for granted that they have control over their children’s affairs. However, when a child reaches the age of majority, which in California is 18, everything changes. Parents no longer have the legalREAD MORE >
In California, if you or someone else wants to be legally appointed to make decisions for another adult, you will have to go before a probate court and request a conservatorship. During the process, evidence willREAD MORE >
It’s not always easy to determine exactly when someone is no longer capable of looking after their physical or financial needs. All too often, by the time it’s evident that a person needs help, they haveREAD MORE >
Recently, pop musician Brittany Spears made headlines when she appeared in a California probate court. The Grammy winner was there to ask that the conservator of her multi-million-dollar estate, her father, be removed and replaced. TheREAD MORE >
According to Austismspeaks.org, “[a]utism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication.” Some individuals who have ASD are considered high-functioning and,READ MORE >
