Ventura County Conservatorship and Guardianship Attorneys

Life’s transitions can present significant challenges to families. At Arnold LaRochelle Mathews VanConas & Zirbel LLP, our attorneys understand the difficulties presented when a loved one can no longer manage their affairs or when a young family member is enduring the loss of a parent.

Types Of Conservatorship and Guardianship Matters We Handle

California recognizes several conservatorship types depending on the individual’s needs and level of incapacity:

• General conservatorships for adults who cannot care for themselves or manage their finances
• Limited conservatorships for adults with developmental disabilities
• Temporary conservatorship when immediate intervention becomes necessary

Legal alternatives like a durable power of attorney and an advance health care directive document may provide sufficient protection. However, conservatorships may become necessary if these documents were never created or if the protected person faces undue influence.

Types of Guardianship Matters We Handle

Different situations present the need to care for a minor or to manage a minor’s estate:

• A general guardianship for a minor when they no longer have a parent to care for them.
• A general guardianship for a minor who has acquired an asset upon the death of a parent or other family member.
• Alternatives to general guardianships when the asset is of a smaller value, or intense supervision is not required.

How Our Attorneys Can Help

We maintain strong relationships with professional fiduciaries, care managers and caseworkers to assist clients comprehensively. Our team has been appointed by the probate court to represent seniors who are the subject of a conservatorship proceeding and minors who are subject to a guardianship proceeding.

Contact Our Ventura County Conservatorship and Guardianship Attorneys

At Arnold LaRochelle Mathews VanConas & Zirbel LLP, we’re ready to help you navigate conservatorship and guardianship decisions. Our attorneys bring both knowledge and empathy to these sensitive matters. Call us at 805-988-9886 or send us an email to schedule a consultation.