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Guardianship in California -- not juvenile

I have a friend in Florida who does Guardianship work -- he goes into recently deceased

or incapacitated people's homes and finds out the value of their estate which he then

turns over to a lawyer. I am trying to find the same info in California, but when I called

the local probate court and asked about Guardianship work -- I've been referred to

juvenile court.

Does California call this work something else?? Or does California have a different system??

If someone could point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.

Thank you


Asked on 4/08/02, 5:11 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Chris Johnson Christopher B. Johnson, Attorney at Law

Re: Guardianship in California -- not juvenile

The type of work you describe is conservatorships (care of incompetent persons) and decedent estates (probate of deceased person's belongings).

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Answered on 4/11/02, 1:37 am
Victor Hobbs Victor E. Hobbs

Re: Guardianship in California -- not juvenile

In California guardianships are generally for children or minors. For adults this type of work is referred to as conservatorship. And there are professional conservators.

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Answered on 4/08/02, 8:09 pm


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