A “conservatorship” is a type of legal proceeding where the court grants legal authority to a person (called a “conservator”) to act for an impaired or incapacitated person (called a “conservatee”).  Sometimes individuals require another trusted person to act for them due to dementia, stroke, illness, accident, or other limitation.

A conservator of the “person” is legally responsible for making decisions and arranging for the conservatee’s care, physical protection, medical care, and other personal decisions.

A conservator of the “estate” locates and takes control of the conservatee’s assets,  manages the conservatee’s finances, collects the conservatee’s income, pays their bills, invests their money, and protects their assets from fraud and waste.  The conservator must be “bonded,” and must also make periodic reports called “ accountings” to the court.

Our office represents and assists individuals who are seeking to become conservators of incapacitated or disabled loved ones, guides them through the legal process, and assists with the necessary accountings and other legal requirements.

Jane McNamara serves the entire Santa Clarita Valley area and beyond, including Valencia, Newhall, Castaic, Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, Saugus, and Canyon Country.