Guardianship-Conservatorship Law outlines the duties of guardians and conservators.
Current law allows a conservator to establish a conservatee's residence and requires choosing the least restrictive appropriate option, usually the conservatee's home.
A notice of residence change must be filed with the court within 30 days, and specific relatives must be informed 15 days before moving a conservatee from their home.
Notice must also be given 20 days before moving a conservatee from their current residence and extends notice requirements to those requesting special notice.
Additionally, the bill mandates that conservators provide notice of a conservatee’s death and details of any funeral arrangements, preferably electronically.
Legislative History
On Feb. 13, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on May 20, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On May 21, 2024, bill introduced in Assembly; on Jul. 1, 2024, bill passed in Assembly.
On Aug. 22, 2024, bill was enrolled and was sent to CAL LEG Governor for review.
Effectiveness
No effective date specified; CAL bills generally effective Jan. 1 next year, Jan. 1, 2025.
Sep. 2024 CAL LEG Governor Approval
On Sep. 22, 2024, CAL LEG governor approved Kasem-Nichols-Rooney law as Ch. 455
