Generally, adult guardianship, or conservatorship, are the same thing and different states use one name or the other. When an individual cannot make important decisions for himself or herself, a judge ...

While this may be a hot-button topic in the mainstream media now, our Special Needs Planning team has followed the trends with protective arrangements for years. As a result, there have been notable ...

Britney Spears’ 13-year old conservatorship is making headlines once again after a judge denied a 2020 request to remove Ms. Spears’ father as conservator of her finances. Ms. Spears delivered an ...

When someone is no longer able to care for him or herself, or their estate is in disarray, a conservatorship is granted by a court to a caregiver/guardian. It’s a radical step, but typically necessary ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. On June 23, Britney Spears gave a passionate testimonial to the California Superior Court in a plea to end her 13-year conservatorship.

Britney Spears finally got her wish: A judge suspended her father as conservator, about 2½ months after she told the court that he was ruining her life. During the Wednesday’s hearing, Spears’ lawyer, ...

Attorneys can act as counsel to conservators. Beyond completing and filing petitions, attorneys can provide support by educating clients about the legal intricacies and obligations that help guide ...

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The next court hearing in Britney Spears' conservatorship saga is set for Wednesday afternoon. After the singer came out victorious in ending the stronghold on Nov. 12 after 13 years, Spears still has ...

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The new law, authored by Susan Eggman (D-Stockton), updates the definition for conservatorship to include people who are unable to provide for their personal safety or medical care due to severe ...