{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"024: Conservatorships: Powerful Protective Proceedings","description":"In a new episode of Absolute Trust Talk, guest, Konstantine \u201cKosta\u201d Demiris, joins Kirsten to discuss all things conservatorship. Kosta has a wealth of experience in all aspects of litigation. He has tried hundreds of cases involving trust, estate, probate, conservatorship, guardianship, elder abuse and fraud, real property and HOAs, family law, dependency, criminal law, and unlawful detainer matters.  An experienced practitioner in conservatorship law, Kosta discusses with Kirsten why clients enter into these types of proceedings and why they can be useful in protecting a loved one. They then turn the tables and explain why one should do their homework before pursuing a conservatorship, how they can go wrong, and why one should first try to look for other possible avenues outside of these types of proceedings.   Big Three From Episode #024: Do your homework before you decide to go forward Tread as carefully and lightly as possible Be aware of how serious the proceedings are   Time-stamped Show Notes: 3:43 \u2013 Kosta defines a conservatorship 7:30 \u2013 Kirsten and Kosta discuss the difficulties of a conservatorship 9:34 \u2013 Kosta highlights the abuse of power of attorney 11:09 \u2013 How a conservatorship can help with abuse of a power of attorney 14:22 \u2013 Kosta discusses why a temporary conservatorship may be necessary 20:14 \u2013 Who can be a conservator? 21:07 \u2013 Kosta describes what it\u2019s like to be in a conservatorship 27:08 \u2013 What happens when someone gets appointed to conservator? 33:32 \u2013 Kosta discusses what a bond is and when it\u2019s used in a conservatorship 38:20 \u2013 Kosta talks about how long a conservatorship can last 39:37 \u2013 Is it important to have an attorney when in a conservatorship? 44:36 \u2013 Kosta shares examples of why\/how conservatorships are difficult and can go wrong   For more information on Kosta and his firm, please visit http:\/\/demirismoore.com\/blog\/or  contact Kosta by visiting http:\/\/demirismoore.com\/contact\/. Take the Next Step in Your Estate Planning Journey If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to help you with your own estate planning needs in California. Schedule a complimentary discovery call with our team at Absolute Trust Counsel. During this no-obligation conversation, we'll: Learn about your unique situation and goals Answer questions about our services Determine if we're the right fit to work together  Visit https:\/\/absolutetrustcounsel.com\/scheduling\/ or call 925-943-2740 to schedule your free discovery call today. Follow and Review: We\u2019d love for you to follow us if you haven\u2019t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We\u2019d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select \u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d and \u201cWrite a Review\u201d then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a couple second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits: The Absolute Trust Talk podcast is brought to you with the help of Q2Mark, led by Chief Marketing Officer Susie Hays. Since 2016, Q2Mark has partnered with Absolute Trust Counsel on all marketing communications\u2014from brand development and website design to this podcast series with over 192 episodes, social media management, video production, and more. If you're business owner looking for comprehensive marketing support, visit Q2Mark.com. ","author_name":"Absolute Trust Talk","author_url":"https:\/\/absolutetrustcounsel.com\/podcast","html":"