Grandparents of Of 22-Year-Old Mother Murdered In Bakersfield Are Approved For Guardianship
In Bakersfield, California, the children of Elizabeth Leon, a 22-year-old mother who was murdered in East Bakersfield, will continue to live with their grandparents. Jorge Tovar, 1, Bianca Tovar, 4, and Roxanne Tovar, 2, were found in Los Angeles with their grandparents after their mother was murdered on December 21st.
The Tovar children’s grandparents have been approved by Child Protective Services to be their guardians, but it will be up to the court to make a final decision regarding guardianship.
A probate guardianship is the appointment by the court of an adult or adults, who are not a child’s parents, to have legal guardianship over the child.
There are two kinds of guardianships. The guardian of the person and the guardian of the estate.
The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara’s Self-Help Center offers the following information about the responsibilities that a probate guardian might take on:
Guardian of The Person
This guardian generally has the same responsibilities as a parent. That means the guardian is responsible for the child’s care, including the child’s:
· Food, clothing and shelter
· Safety and protection
· Physical and emotional growth
· Medical and dental care
· Education and any special needs.
Guardian of the Estate
A Guardian of the Estate manages a child’s income, money, or other property until the child turns 18. A child may need a Guardian of the Estate if s/he inherits money or assets. In most cases, the Court appoints the surviving parent to be the Guardian of the child’s Estate.
In some cases the same person can be the Guardian of the Person and of the Estate. In other cases, the Court will appoint two different people.
Sagaria Law, P.C. represents clients living in Monterey County, Alameda County, and Santa Clara County in probate guardian matters and other estate planning related-issues. If you would like to speak with an attorney regarding probate guardianship, contact Sagaria Law, P.C. today.
Children Of Slain Mother Found In Los Angeles, KERO, January 10, 2007
Probate Court, Self-Help Center, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara
Related Web Resource:
ProbateGuardianship/Conservatorship Information, LA Superior Court (PDF)
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