The Complications of Cons…

The Complications of Conservatorships

July 27th, 2021
During last month’s hearing, Britney Spears gave an emotional plea to the California Superior Court to finally end her 13-year conservatorship. In recent time, the #FreeBritney conversation has brought light to the issue of conservatorships, and ho… Read More
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Categories: Blog, Conservatorships & Guardianships, Estate Planning, Heather B. Miles - Attorney, Now You Know It

Practicing Compassion, Not Just Law

February 13th, 2018
Sensational tales of families ripped apart by the legal system get top billing, but this week in the probate court, I had the opportunity to participate in the healing of family strife rather than its exacerbation. My client, a 17-year old, and his m… Read More
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Categories: Blog, Conservatorships & Guardianships, Julie P. Cotant - Attorney, Now You Know It
Caring for Elderly Parent…

Caring for Elderly Parents: Are You Ready?

March 29th, 2016
A recent telephone call from my client went something like this: Julie, my mom kicked me out of her house again. She was screaming at me for over an hour, she was calling me names, and threatening to “kick my *&$.” She is not taking her medic… Read More
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Categories: Blog, Conservatorships & Guardianships, Estate Planning, Julie P. Cotant - Attorney, Now You Know It, Powers of Attorney, Probate