In California, many families struggle to care for adults who are not able to care for themselves. A conservatorship is a proceeding where a judge appoints a responsible person or organization to assist an adult with a disability with personal care or finances. This session provides general information about the court process and help in preparing and filing documents to be appointed as a probate conservator.

Class covers:

Screening for appropriateness of probate conservatorships or available alternatives
Obtaining referrals for other types of assistance
Overview of conservatorship law
Rights of the conservatee and responsibilities of the conservator
The court forms needed to file for a conservatorship
The petitioning process—what to expect before and after the hearing
The post-hearing process
Walk-ins welcome. First come, first served.