Attorneys for Conservatorship

Updated Thursday, June 29th, 2023

The CANHR LRS Conservatorship panel was developed in order to assist family members who are in need of a competent Conservatorship attorney who understands California’s Medi-Cal and long term care programs.

Attorneys on CANHR’s LRS Conservatorship panel have all been carefully screened by the CANHR LRS Advisory Committee.

This panel is comprised of attorneys who are recognized leaders in the field of Conservatorship law.

  • Conservatorship of the person
  • Conservatorship of the estate

Please Note: CANHR does not offer reduced fee or probono referrals for Conservatorship Cases

CANHR’S CONSERVATORSHIP FACTSHEETS:

Conservatorship

Please Note:

CANHR’s LRS Conservatorship Panel Members DO NOT represent parties in Contested Conservatorship cases where there are disagreements regarding the selection of the conservator or the nature of the conservatorship.

For representation in contested conservatorship cases, you are advised to contact your county bar association’s lawyer referral service.

Click here for FAQ’s regarding Probate Conservatorship problems.

LPS Conservatorships

LPS conservatorships are designed for persons with serious mental disorders, or who are impaired by chronic alcoholism.

Click here for information regarding LPS conservatorships.

ATTORNEY QUALIFICATIONS

  • Within two years prior to applying to the panel the attorney must have filed at least two conservatorships.
  • Within two years prior to applying to the panel the attorney must have personally supervised at least two conservatorships through the first accounting.
  • Within two years prior to applying to the panel the attorney must have attended at least one California State Bar approved Minimum Continuing Legal Education training in conservatorships or a related field.

Free Conservatorship Clinics

Los Angeles:
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Bet Tzedek Legal Services:

Stanley Mosk Courthouse (downtown Superior Court)
111 N. Hill Street, Room 426
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Norwalk Courthouse
12720 Norwalk Blvd., Room 104-E
Wednesdays
9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Pasadena Courthouse
300 E. Walnut Street, Room 300
Fridays
9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Antelope Valley Courthouse
42011 4th St. West, Room 3700
Lancaster, CA 93534
Fridays
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Assistance is offered on the computer with live support by telephone.

Gov. George Deukmejian Courthouse
275 Magnolia Avenue, Room 301
Long Beach, CA 90802
Fridays
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Assistance is offered on the computer with live support by telephone.

Click here for more information

Merced:
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California Department of Aging
Conservatorships
2222 M Street
Merced, CA 95340
Call for an Appointment 1-800-510-2020 (house calls available)
WEBSITE

Monterey:
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Legal Services for Seniors
Advance Health Care Directive, Simple Wills, Guardianship
The Carmel Foundation
SE Corner of 8th and Lincoln
Carmel, CA 93921
Call for Appointment 831-899-0492
WEBSITE

Orange County:
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The Alona Cortese Elder Law Center
462 N. Glassell Street
Orange, CA 92866
Call (714) 628-2577 for appointment.
WEBSITE

Riverside County:
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Inland Legal Services Clinics:

Mondays
Guardianships
Riverside Superior Court
41002 County Center Dr., #100
Temecula, CA 92591

Tuesdays
Guardianships
4129 Main St., #101
Riverside, CA 92501
Appointment only.

Conservatorships
4129 Main St., #101
Riverside, CA 92501
Appointment only.

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month
Conservatorships
Riverside Superior Court
41002 County Center Dr., #100
Temecula, CA 92591

Guardianships & Conservatorships
82632-C Highway 111, Indio, CA 92001
Appointment only. Clients must qualify under income and residency guidelines.

For appointments or information, call (951) 682-7968 (Riverside Area) or (760) 347-9456 (Coachella Valley), or visit inlandlegal.org

Riderside Legal Aid Self-help Clinic
4129 Main Street, Suite 101
Riverside, CA 92501
Appointment only.
WEBSITE

San Bernardino County:
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3rd Mon. of the Month
Estate Planning and Conservatorships
Inland County Legal Services
Gibson Senior Center
250 N. Third Avenue
Upland, CA 91786
To RSVP, call (909) 980-0982 x4735.
Must be 55 or older.
Visit uplandpl.lib.ca.us for more information.

Self-Help Clinic
San Bernardino Superior Court – Resource Center
351 N. Arrowhead Ave., Rm. 326
San Bernardino, CA 92415
Call (951) 369-3009 for dates and times.
First come, first served.
Visit inlandlegal.org for more information.

Conservatorship & Guardianship Clinics
Inland Counties Legal Services

2nd Monday of Every Even Numbered Month
3rd Thursday of Every Odd Numbered Month

Fontana Community Senior Center
16710 Ceres Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Call (800) 977-4257 for appointment.
WEBSITE

Mondays & Wednesdays 9 a.m.
Tuesdays by Appointment

Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino
588 W. Sixth Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410

2nd Monday of the month 1:30 p.m.
Chino Neighborhood Activity Center
5201 D Street
Chino, CA 91710

4th Tuesday of the Month 12:00 p.m.
Cora Harper Fitness Center (mobile unit in rear parking lot)
851 Barstow Road
Barstow, CA 92311
January, March, May, July, September and November only.

1st & 3rd Tuesday of the Month 1:30 p.m.
Victorville Seniors’ Club (at Victor Road)
14874 S. Mojave Drive
Victorville, CA 92395

2nd Thursday of the Month 11:00 a.m.
Community Activity Center
6171 Sunburst Avenue
Joshua Tree, CA 92252

4th Tuesday of the Month
Desert Sanctuary
703 E. Main Street
Barstow, CA 92311
Appointment only.

2nd Thursday of the Month
Unity Home in Joshua Tree (call for address) Appointments only.
For appointment or information, call 1 (866) 889-7328, or visit http://inlandlegal.org/

Santa Barbara County:
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Westside Neighborhood Center
423 W. Victoria Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Call (805) 897-2560 for more information.
WEBSITE

Franklin Community Center
1136 E. Montecito Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 897-2582
WEBSITE


CANHR’S ELDER LAW ATTORNEYS

The attorneys selected to be members of CANHR’s Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) are committed to serving the needs of seniors and their loved ones. All of the attorneys are highly qualified and must meet rigorous training standards in order to be selected, and to remain, on CANHR’s LRS panels. Click on a title below for more information on each area of practice.

Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse
Elder Financial Abuse
Resident’s Rights Violations in Care Homes
Estate Planning/Medi-Cal for Long-Term Care
Special Needs Trusts
Conservatorship