Category Archives: Guardianship
Estate Information
California provides special rules for small estates to avoid the expense and time of a regular probate procedure. As of January 1, 2012, eligibility limits have been raised from $100,000 to $150,000 for the value of all the property that … Continue reading
Temporary Guardianship
On occasion, there may be a need for someone to take a temporary guardianship of a child. This is often because of an emergency and the guardianship must be established in a hurry, for example: – in case of a … Continue reading
What is Power of Attorney?
When someone you know or may be close to is unable to take care of themselves either financially or health wise it may be time to step in. Sometime individuals lose the mental capacity to make decisions pertinent in our … Continue reading
Ending a Guardianship
When you are the guardian of a child, the guardianship will end when one of several things happen. -When the child turns 18 years of age, -When the child gets married, -If the child is adopted, -If the child enters … Continue reading
Alternatives to Guardianship
A parent can sign a notarized letter giving you temporary custody of their child without having to go to court. This letter should give you permission to make important decisions about the child’s medical care and education. It is suggested that you … Continue reading
Child Support in Orange County: When a parent lives in another state
When a parent or guardian of a child lives in a different state, or even country, a child support case can be opened in a one of the parent’s or guardian’s local child support agencies. This will create and exact … Continue reading
Why would a child need a guardian?
Occasionally, parents aren’t able to give proper care to their children, no matter how much they love them. The child might need to be cared for by a guardian if one or both of the parents: -have a serious physical … Continue reading
Setting Up a Guardianship in Orange County
When setting up a legal guardianship, there is a lot of time and energy invested in filling out complicated court forms and giving notice to relatives. Often times there are errors that occur along the way. Because of these mistakes, … Continue reading
Duties of a Guardian of the Person: Part 3
As a guardian, can the court request me to take on other responsibilities concerning the child? Yes in fact the court requires that you submit a Status Report one every year. You will also be required to participate in meetings with any … Continue reading
Duties of a Guardian of the Person: Part 2
Am I financially responsible for a child’s behavior? Yes, you are financially responsible for any child under your care in most cases. Just as a parent would be, a guardian will be held accountable for any damages or harm due … Continue reading
Duties of a Guardian of the Person: Part 1
What if the child wants a driver’s license? You have the right to give the child permission to obtain a driver’s license or not. If you choose to let the child obtain a diver’s license, you are obligated to also … Continue reading
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