LIVE ZOOM: California Probate Conservatorships & Alternatives

Friday, December 13, 2024: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

**This session will be taught in English only**

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Do you need to help a disabled adult who is having difficulty managing their daily living activities and self-care? There are many ways to try to help. Understanding the legal tools and options available is the first step in finding the best way to help.

Class covers:

  • Legal tools to help if the disabled person understands they need and want assistance in managing their self-care
  • An overview of probate conservatorships if capacity is a concern
  • Explaining the court process to be appointed as a conservator
  • What to expect before the hearing on appointment of a conservator
  • What to expect if you are appointed as conservator and your responsibilities
  • Rights of the conserved disabled adult
  • Exploring recent changes in California law and Supported Decision Making Agreements as options to consider

Presented by: Katherine H. Chew, Executive Director, LA Law Library (https://www.lalawlibrary.org/)

Registration fee: FREE

IN PERSON: California Probate Conservatorships & Alternatives

Friday, November 8, 2024: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Friday, December 13, 2024: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

**This session will be taught in English only**

Do you need to help a disabled adult who is having difficulty managing their daily living activities and self-care? There are many ways to try to help. Understanding the legal tools and options available is the first step in finding the best way to help.

Class covers:

  • Legal tools to help if the disabled person understands they need and want assistance in managing their self-care
  • An overview of probate conservatorships if capacity is a concern
  • Explaining the court process to be appointed as a conservator
  • What to expect before the hearing on appointment of a conservator
  • What to expect if you are appointed as conservator and your responsibilities
  • Rights of the conserved disabled adult
  • Exploring recent changes in California law and Supported Decision Making Agreements as options to consider

In-Person: No advance registration or phone appointment is necessary. Space is limited. Attendees admitted on a first-come, first served basis. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m.

Presented by: Katherine H. Chew, Executive Director, LA Law Library (https://www.lalawlibrary.org/)

Registration fee: FREE

ZOOM EN VIVO: Tutelas Testamentarias y Alternativas de California

viernes, 28 de junio, 2024: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
viernes, 26 de julio, 2024: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
viernes, 23 de agosto, 2024: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

**Esta sesión se impartirá solamente en español**

La información de Zoom se envía por correo electrónico a los inscritos antes de la hora de inicio de clases.

¿Necesita ayudar a un adulto discapacitado que tiene dificultades para gestionar sus actividades de la vida diaria y su cuidado personal? Hay muchas maneras de intentar ayudar. Comprender las herramientas y opciones legales disponibles es el primer paso para encontrar la mejor manera de ayudar.

La clase cubre:

  • Herramientas legales para ayudar si la persona discapacitada entiende que necesita y quiere ayuda para gestionar su autocuidado
  • Una descripción general de las tutelas testamentarias si la capacidad es una preocupación
  • Explicar el proceso judicial para ser nombrado curador
  • Qué esperar antes de la audiencia sobre el nombramiento de un tutor
  • Qué esperar si lo nombran curador y sus responsabilidades
  • Derechos del adulto discapacitado conservado
  • Explorar los cambios recientes en la ley de California y los acuerdos de toma de decisiones con apoyo como opciones a considerar

Presentado por: Katherine H. Chew, Directora Ejecutiva, LA Law Library (https://www.lalawlibrary.org/)

Cuota de inscripción: GRATIS

 

EN PERSONA: Tutelas Testamentarias y Alternativas de California

viernes, 22 de noviembre, 2024: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
viernes, 27 de diciembre, 2024: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

**Esta sesión se impartirá solamente en español**

¿Necesita ayudar a un adulto discapacitado que tiene dificultades para gestionar sus actividades de la vida diaria y su cuidado personal? Hay muchas maneras de intentar ayudar. Comprender las herramientas y opciones legales disponibles es el primer paso para encontrar la mejor manera de ayudar.

La clase cubre:

  • Herramientas legales para ayudar si la persona discapacitada entiende que necesita y quiere ayuda para gestionar su autocuidado
  • Una descripción general de las tutelas testamentarias si la capacidad es una preocupación
  • Explicar el proceso judicial para ser nombrado curador
  • Qué esperar antes de la audiencia sobre el nombramiento de un tutor
  • Qué esperar si lo nombran curador y sus responsabilidades
  • Derechos del adulto discapacitado conservado
  • Explorar los cambios recientes en la ley de California y los acuerdos de toma de decisiones con apoyo como opciones a considerar

En Persona: No es necesaria inscripción previa ni cita telefónica. El espacio es limitado. Los participantes se registran el día del programa y serán atendidos por orden de llegada. El check-in comienza a las 9:30 a.m.

Presentado por: Katherine H. Chew, Directora Ejecutiva, LA Law Library (https://www.lalawlibrary.org/)

Cuota de inscripción: GRATIS

 

IN PERSON: Evictions: How to Prepare for Trial or Settlement

Thursday, January 18, 2024: 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Get help preparing for an eviction trial in Los Angeles County. This workshop is intended for people who have a date scheduled for an eviction trial in Los Angeles County but have questions about how to negotiate a settlement before trial.

This workshop will teach participants to prepare for an eviction trial and pre-trial settlement and negotiation process, including:

  • What happens after a tenant files an Answer to an Unlawful Detainer Complaint?
  • What is a settlement and how to prepare for one before trial
  • Things to consider when coming to a settlement agreement
  • To Do’s before trial
  • What to expect at trial
  • How to present the evidence in court
  • Other civil procedural topics

Bring the following to the workshop:

  • Case number
  • Date set for trial or Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC)
  • All related documents, forms and court papers

Walk-ins will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

Check-in begins at 2:45 p.m.

Presented by: Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (https://lafla.org/)

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice: LA Law Library does not provide legal advice.  LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The Law Library is pleased to offer our patrons the opportunity to obtain assistance from third party legal service providers at this and other events within the Library.  However, the Library does not control and is not responsible for the content or scope of any assistance given by those providers.

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