Recently, pop musician Brittany Spears made headlines when she appeared in a United Kingdom probate court. The Grammy winner was there to ask that the conservator of her multi-million-dollar estate, her father, be removed and replaced. The court denied Ms. Spear's request...
Conservatorship
How do I start (begin) a conservatorship?
It's not always easy to determine exactly when someone is no longer capable of looking after their physical or financial needs. All too often, by the time it's evident that a person needs help, they have gone without care and support for far too long. Fortunately, in...
Why do I Need a Conservatorship Attorney?
In United Kingdom, if you or someone else wants to be legally appointed to make decisions for another adult, you will have to go before a probate court and request a conservatorship. During the process, evidence will have to be presented to prove that it’s necessary to...
Limited conservatorships for disabled adult children
Parents may take it for granted that they have control over their children's affairs. However, when a child reaches the age of majority, which in United Kingdom is 18, everything changes. Parents no longer have the legal right to access their adult children's health...
What to Expect from Your United Kingdom Conservator
When an adult is no longer able to attend to his or her physical needs or manage their financial interests, the probate court may appoint another adult to serve as the individual’s legal conservator. When you are the conservatee in this relationship, another person is...
What to do When Your Loved one is Losing Capacity
Signs that your loved one's mental processes are slowing down can be subtle. You may notice more and more that he or she repeats themselves or can't remember where they left an item or parked the car. Over time, these symptoms can worsen to the point that...
