Hank Williams Jr.’s son claims he’s trapped in a conservatorship and ‘wants out’.

Hank Williams Jr.’s son claims he’s trapped in a conservatorship and ‘wants out’ Hank Williams Jr.'s youngest son, Sam Williams, has claimed that he is trapped in a conservatorship that he wants out of. Sam Williams posted a video this…

Is a Court-Appointed Conservator Personally Liable for Actions Taken?

October 6, 2021
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Estate Planning, Guardianship, Power of Attorney

Is a Court-Appointed Conservator Personally Liable for Actions Taken? By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US Elder Law, Case Law Is a Court-Appointed Conservator Personally Liable for Actions Taken?As a senior ages, they may no longer be able to look after their own affairs. This…

Conservatorship vs. Guardianship: What’s the Difference?

September 10, 2021
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship

Conservatorship vs. Guardianship: What's the Difference? Conservatorship vs. Guardianship: What's the Difference? The needs of the ward will determine which role is appropriate When an individual is in need of care to the extent that they become a ward of…

Britney Spears: “I Just Want My Life Back”

Britney Spears: “I Just Want My Life Back” Britney Spears opened up to a Los Angeles Judge on Wednesday. She told the judge that "she had been drugged compelled to work against her will and prevented from removing her birth…

‘Real Housewives’ Ex under Temporary Conservatorship

March 2, 2021
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Conservatorship, Dementia, Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Long-Term Care Planning, Power of Attorney

Tom Girardi, estranged husband of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne, has been placed under a temporary conservatorship.

What Is a Conservatorship?

February 16, 2021
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Power of Attorney

When an individual cannot make important decisions for himself or herself, a judge appoints someone called the conservator or guardian to make decisions. The conservator has the legal backing of the court in all decisions, including finances, medical and personal care.

How to Plan for a ‘Fragile’ Beneficiary

February 6, 2021
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning

Today, estate planning can encompass more than addressing your potential tax exposure. It frequently requires protection of a “fragile beneficiary,” who can include family members with disabilities, individuals struggling with addiction, spendthrifts and even minors and there are planning options available to do so.

Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Battle with Father Continues

December 10, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney

James Spears has been her co-conservator since 2008, when the singer suffered a very public breakdown.

What Happens If I Don’t Fund My Trust?

September 14, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Business Planning, Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Life Insurance, Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

If you have updated your estate plan during the Covid crisis and even found a way to sign your documents while maintaining social distance, do not overlook the last step of trust funding.

Why Is Trust Funding Important in Estate Planning?

August 11, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Business Planning, Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

If you have updated your estate plan during the Covid crisis and even found a way to sign your documents while maintaining social distance, do not overlook the last step of trust funding.