Topic
Conservatorships
204 published works
Berk Law Group Blog
Contested Guardianship in Arizona: Who Decides? 4 Critical Questions
By Kent Berk
One person says an older adult needs protection. Another says that “protection” is taking away his freedom. Both may believe they are acting out of love. When a family cannot…
Original Jurisdiction
The Making Of A Celebrity Litigator: Mathew Rosengart
By David Lat
Mathew Rosengart speaks outside the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles, California, on September 29, 2021 (photo by Chelsea Guglielmino via Getty Images).Five years ago this fall, Mathew Rosengart made…
Berk Law Group Blog
Staying Current in Arizona Probate Court: Practical Takeaways from the July 2026 Bench-Bar Meeting
By Kent Berk
Probate, guardianship, and conservatorship cases are governed by statutes and court rules, but effective representation also requires understanding how those requirements operate in the courtroom. Members of the Berk Law…
Elder Law Issues
The History of Guardianship (and Conservatorship)
News coverage of guardianship and conservatorship matters abound. But how did these systems come to be? That is, what is the history of guardianship? Ancient Rome and even earlier Early…
Elder Law Issues
March Wrap-Up: Guardianship and Conservatorship
By Jordan Young
Happy March! This month guardianships and conservatorships were in the news. The DOJ and VA signed a new memorandum that effects the VA’s involvement in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings. And,…
California Appellate Report
In re Conservatorship of B.K. (Cal. Ct. App. – Jan. 28, 2026)
By Shaun Martin
There are a couple of tangentially interesting things about this opinion. But there's also one thing that is, in my view, demonstrably (and meaningfully) wrong.It's a conservatorship case where the…
New York Probate Lawyer Blog
New York Article 81 Guardianship- Nick Reiner Was The Subject of a California Conservatorship
The recent news regarding the alleged murder of entertainment personality Rob Reiner and his spouse, Michele, by their son, Nick Reiner, was startling. One of the immediate questions which arose…
Boswell Law Firm Blog
Texas Child Custody 101: A Guide for Parents Navigating Conservatorship, Modifications, and Geographic Restrictions
By Guest Editor
Child custody is one of the most emotionally charged aspects of family law. For parents in Texas, understanding how custody works—and what your rights are—can make a significant difference in…
Berk Law Group Blog
Matt Pinfield’s Health Crisis: A Cautionary Tale for Families Facing Emergency Conservatorship
By Kent Berk
In early January 2025, music industry veteran and former MTV host Matt Pinfield experienced a massive stroke that left him in a precarious state of health. According to news reports,…
Elder Law Issues
Guardianship or Conservatorship for a Native American
At Fleming & Curti, PLC, we handle a lot of guardianship and conservatorship matters in Arizona courts. But what about proceedings involving a Native American? Can we bring an action…