When the news surfaced that Jay Leno had to file for conservatorship over his wife’s estate, it wasn’t just a startling moment for fans—it was a vivid example of a challenge that countless families face every day. Mavis Leno’s incapacity to manage her affairs due to dementia is a situation that forces us to confront […]
Even with the best intentions, most senior citizens don’t plan for a future in which they may be incapacitated. Perhaps they didn’t want to face the prospect of losing autonomy, or perhaps they fell ill before they had a chance to plan. Either way, for those with elder relatives and loved ones who no longer […]
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Let’s start off by saying that not all conservatorships are bad. Conservatorships play a vital role in Santa Clara County by allowing caretakers the means to make financial (Conservator of the Estate) and health (Conservator of the Person) related decisions for those who are not able to any more and have no one else to […]
Every once in a while, we see situations where some celebrity seems to be going off the deep end, and someone—usually a parent—is named as their “conservator.” But what exactly does this mean, and are out-of-control starlets the only ones who need conservatorships? As a Silicon Valley lawyer, it is sometimes necessary to get involved […]
Special needs planning attorneys in the San Francisco Peninsula have very specialized knowledge that can help families plan for their children’s future. There are so many things to keep straight when it comes to raising your special needs child, and focusing on what will happen to him or her after your death is not something […]
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