Conservatorship of O.B.
The court held that, applying the California Supreme Court's clear-and-convincing-evidence standard, a probate trial court's finding that a limited conservatorship of O.B.'s person is supported by the evidence presented at a contested hearing is entitled to deference.
Date Filed: December 02, 2020
Case Name: Conservatorship of O.B.
Case Number: B290805A
Court: California Supreme Court
(‘The Court of Appeal holds that the trial court’s finding that a limited conservatorship of O.B.’s person is supported by clear‑and‑convincing evidence is sufficient, affirming the conservatorship despite the appellant’s autism diagnosis. The decision applies the California Supreme Court’s clarification of appellate review of factual findings under the clear‑and‑convincing standard, confirming that a probate court may rely on the evidence presented at a contested hearing and that autism alone does not bar a limited conservatorship. This ruling guides future probate courts in evaluating the evidentiary threshold and the need for a fact‑specific inquiry when imposing limited conservatorships of the person.’, ‘8b597148’)
This case summary was prepared for educational purposes. For the authoritative version, please refer to the full opinion or the official California Courts website.