Conservatorship of the Person and Estate of C.L. CA5

BACKGROUND

On November 15, 2023, the Stanislaus County conservatorship investigator petitioned to have the Stanislaus County public guardian appointed as temporary conservator of C.L.’s person and estate under the LPS Act. On December ,5 2023, the trial court signed an ex-parte order appointing the public guardian as temporary conservator and issued letters of temporary conservatorship. The letters were to expire on December 15, 2023. On December 15, 2023, the court signed an order continuing the temporary conservatorship to March 22, 2024, and amended letters were issued on December 19, 2023. A minute order from December 15, 2023, reflects the extension of the temporary conservatorship and also states that the matter is continued to March 22, 2024, for “Contested LPS Conservatorship.” A court trial was held on March 22, 2024, at which C.L. was present and represented by his counsel. The court began the hearing by confirming C.L.’s identity and the appearances of counsel and the witnesses. The court asked if both sides were ready to proceed, and both counsel confirmed that they were. The parties stipulated to the foundation for medical records and the investigator’s report, and…