The senior and disabled members of our community face a variety of legal issues ranging from estate planning and decedent’s estates issues; public benefits such as Social Security and Medicare; conservatorship and related issues for those unable to care for their own personal, health or financial matters; and a variety of legal issues related to discrimination and public accommodations.
Forms
The Sacramento County Public Law Library has links to some of the forms useful in dealing with health and financial management. The Judicial Council creates others. For other situations, you may need to create your own forms. Our Legal Research Guides & Step by Steps have instructions and samples for many commonly-used forms.
Form Resources
Research Guides
The Law Librarians have created these research guides as an aid for those starting a legal research project. These guides recommend print and electronic resources that will help you find answers to your law-related questions. Many guides provide step-by-step information, as well as sample forms, for common legal procedure
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Videos
Sacramento County Superior Court requires prospective conservators to view an approved videotaped presentation on the duties and responsibilities of conservators. (Local Rule 4.40). All the videos listed here have been approved by the Sacramento County Superior Court.
After viewing one of these videos, complete the Sacramento County local form:
Verification that Video Tape of Conservator’s Duties has been Viewed (PR-E-LP-020)
With Heart: Understanding Conservatorship (English)
Transcript of this video
(24:01) (Created by Alameda County)
Online Conservatorship Orientation
This orientation is available in English (12:29), Spanish (15:38), and Vietnamese (15:38). (created by Orange County Superior Court)
Self Help Overview Course
Videos Conservatorship of the Person (1:04:43) and Conservatorship of the Estate (35:20). (created by San Bernardino County Superior Court). Subtítulos en español disponible
Additional Videos
Videos from courts and attorneys discussing obtaining conservatorships, alternatives to conservatorships, and more. Most information should apply throughout California, but check with your local court for additional forms and requirements.
English
Spanish
Chinese (Simplified)