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In California, conservatorships are for adults, and guardianships are for minors. Guardianships and conservatorships have many aspects in common —...

As your loved ones grow old, with every year they often depend more and more on others to care for them. This opens up the possibility of abuse, not...

Only the involvement of a major celebrity can turn a “dry” legal issue such as conservatorship into a major news story. Britney Spears’...

The National Council on Aging estimates that one in 10 Americans aged 60+ has been subject to some form of elderly abuse. Elder abuse is not simply...

It can be shocking and even infuriating to be cut out of someone’s will. You might have assumed you would inherit under the will, or the testator...

One of the most unfortunate popular misconceptions is that estate planning is only for the rich. Nothing could be further from the truth. Even if...

How do you compare a living trust vs. a will in California? Wills and trusts both allow you to dispose of your property to beneficiaries. Beyond...

If you die without a valid will, the probate court will distribute your assets in accordance with California’s intestate succession law. Intestate...

How long does the probate process take in California? The short answer is that it generally takes anywhere from nine to 24 months. In the case of...

Don Slater has represented clients on every side and at every stage of conservatorship proceedings. He has successfully represented clients in...