Q: My rights when fighting a conservatorship and my friends rights and requirements to object it.
My mom is trying to get conservatorship over me. I want to fight this and know my rights before I go to court. Also my friend wants to object to it how does she officially object. Does she show up to object or is there something she must sign?
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You have important legal rights when facing a conservatorship petition in California. You have the right to attend the hearing, object to the conservatorship, hire your own lawyer, and present evidence showing why you can manage your own affairs.
Before the hearing, you'll receive official notice that must be personally delivered to you at least 15 days before the court date. During this time, you can file written objections with the court explaining why you oppose the conservatorship. The court will also appoint an investigator to interview you and evaluate whether the conservatorship is truly necessary.
For your friend who wants to object, they need to file form GC-320 (Notice of Opposition to Petition for Appointment of Guardian or Conservator) with the court before the hearing date. They should also attend the hearing in person to voice their concerns. While informal objections can be made at the hearing, filing the proper paperwork beforehand gives the court formal notice and ensures their objections are part of the official record.
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