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California Conservatorship, Guardianship & Alternatives Assessment

Reviews whether an adult or minor needs assistance, urgency, decision-making capacity, existing documents, less restrictive alternatives, proposed fiduciaries, assets, family conflict, and court-readiness issues. Designed for families and supporters evaluating adult conservatorship, limited conservatorship, probate guardianship of a minor, or less restrictive alternatives in California.

California law reviewed August 10, 2026. Legal review updated July 16, 2026. California protective proceedings can remove or transfer significant rights and must be supported by current, individualized evidence. Courts must consider less restrictive alternatives, the person’s wishes and abilities with supports, notice, investigation, counsel, capacity evidence, fiduciary suitability, and ongoing supervision.
This assessment provides educational information only, does not provide legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship.