Much obliged for help/insight with any of the questions below. If it's not a breach of the rules here, message me and I will compensate you. (If it is, I apologize and please disregard.)
Case: Guardianship/conservatorship of elder (my grandmother.)
Action: My objection to first annual account, based on apparent accounting errors, etc.
Appointed G/C is a non-professional.
My attorney withdrew 2 weeks ago, and the discovery/motion cutoffs end tomorrow.
Trial is in 2 weeks.
I've been looking for replacement elder law counsel but haven't found anyone yet.
I moved for a continuance but didn't get it.
The other side issued a deposition, rogs, and doc reqs 29 days ago, but I haven't gotten to it. They are threatening to move to dismiss unless I comply. They don't have time to compel but should I try to comply tomorrow anyway? What's to stop them from moving for dismissal regardless?
Before my attorney departed: We found some fiduciary issues that should be addressed, but they fall short of the cost-benefit ratio of trial (as I understand it.) We drafted a rough settlement proposal that needs a little work yet.
I've tried informally to get some remaining discovery from the other side, but they of course are declining to provide it.
I hate to drop my objections and lose oversight but I can't let this go to trial, where the other side will just rack up fees for myself and the ward in defending the conservator.
Should I still try settling first, or are they going to blow me off without counsel, hoping for an easy win at trial?
Should I try for affirmative relief if I'm going to have to drop the case anyway without counsel?
Could I move the court to order mediation (in lieu of trial), and try to get concessions that way?
If I drop my objections now, can I revisit any current financial issues later? Like at the 2nd annual account hearing?
I realize I need a lawyer but none of the local elder law attorneys are available/willing. Is there a related practice area that could help with this?
Thank you.
Case: Guardianship/conservatorship of elder (my grandmother.)
Action: My objection to first annual account, based on apparent accounting errors, etc.
Appointed G/C is a non-professional.
My attorney withdrew 2 weeks ago, and the discovery/motion cutoffs end tomorrow.
Trial is in 2 weeks.
I've been looking for replacement elder law counsel but haven't found anyone yet.
I moved for a continuance but didn't get it.
The other side issued a deposition, rogs, and doc reqs 29 days ago, but I haven't gotten to it. They are threatening to move to dismiss unless I comply. They don't have time to compel but should I try to comply tomorrow anyway? What's to stop them from moving for dismissal regardless?
Before my attorney departed: We found some fiduciary issues that should be addressed, but they fall short of the cost-benefit ratio of trial (as I understand it.) We drafted a rough settlement proposal that needs a little work yet.
I've tried informally to get some remaining discovery from the other side, but they of course are declining to provide it.
I hate to drop my objections and lose oversight but I can't let this go to trial, where the other side will just rack up fees for myself and the ward in defending the conservator.
Should I still try settling first, or are they going to blow me off without counsel, hoping for an easy win at trial?
Should I try for affirmative relief if I'm going to have to drop the case anyway without counsel?
Could I move the court to order mediation (in lieu of trial), and try to get concessions that way?
If I drop my objections now, can I revisit any current financial issues later? Like at the 2nd annual account hearing?
I realize I need a lawyer but none of the local elder law attorneys are available/willing. Is there a related practice area that could help with this?
Thank you.
