How Long Does It Take to Declare Someone Incompetent in California?
In California, declaring someone legally incompetent (formally called establishing a conservatorship) typically takes 3–6 months, but urgent cases may resolve in 2–4 weeks with a temporary order. Timelines hinge on court backlogs, medical evaluations, objections, and the case’s complexity. Imagine your aging parent can no longer manage their finances, but their bank refuses to release…