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Probate Conservatorships: Handbook for Conservators: 2016 Revised Edition (Action Required)
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Summary
Summary
The Probate and Mental Health Advisory Committee recommends that the Judicial Council approve the Handbook for Conservators: 2016 Revised Edition, and authorize its publication by posting on the judicial branch website and production in print form by courts. This handbook updates the written information required by Probate Code section 1835 to be provided by the Judicial Council to the courts and by the courts to newly-appointed conservators.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
The Probate and Mental Health Advisory Committee recommends that the Judicial Council, effective October 28, 2016:
1. Approve the Handbook for Conservators: 2016 Revised Edition as the information concerning a conservator’s rights, duties, limitations, and responsibilities to be provided by the Judicial Council to courts under Probate Code section 1835;
2. Authorize electronic publication of the handbook by posting on the judicial branch website; and
3. Authorize courts to print copies of the handbook from a posted copy of the text for distribution to private conservators who desire print copies.