Obtaining Legal Guardianship Steps

Summary

To obtain legal guardianship of an adult in California, you must file a petition for conservatorship, notify interested parties, have a court investigator assigned, and attend a court hearing. Obtain necessary forms from your local county courthouse, fill them out, submit them to the court clerk, and pay any applicable fees. Consult an attorney for guidance.

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I'd like to get custody of my mom who has alzheimer's.
Hello ****,
To obtain legal guardianship of an adult in California, you'd have to go through the following steps:
- File a petition for conservatorship
- Notice of the hearing must be given to interested parties
- A court investigator will be assigned to the case
- Attend a court hearing
You might want to consider professional legal counsel for this process.
How do I file a petition for conservatorship?
To file a petition for conservatorship in California, you need to:
- Obtain the necessary forms from your local county courthouse.
- Fill out the forms, specifying the type of conservatorship you're seeking.
- Submit these forms to the court clerk.
- Pay the filing fee, if applicable.
Always consult an attorney if you're uncertain about the process.
which courthouse do i go to?
To determine the appropriate courthouse for filing your petition, I need to know the county in which your mother resides. Could you please provide this information?