Ep. 53: Legacy in Motion: The Fine Line Between Protection and Control (Part 2)

The Ron Greenwald Show

“The Fine Line Between Protection and Control”

What happens when the system designed to protect the vulnerable becomes the battleground for family drama, undue influence, and legal maneuvering? In this gripping second installment, Ron Greenwald welcomes back elder law attorney Uzzel S. Branson for a deep dive into California conservatorships—from limited and LPS types to probate disputes and heartbreaking family conflicts. With humor, candor, and real-world insight, Uzzel shares jaw-dropping stories that expose the human and legal complexities behind elder care, estate battles, and the fight for autonomy. Whether you’re a caregiver, professional, or simply planning for the future, this episode delivers essential wisdom on navigating some of life’s most sensitive legal terrain.

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👨‍⚖️ Featuring: Uzzell Branson IV, Trust & Estate Litigator

🎙️ Host: Ron Greenwald

🎧 Podcast: The Ron Greenwald Show

⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Welcome Back + Uzzel’s Infamous Intro
1:00 – Defining Conservatorships: Dead, Dying & “Crazy”
2:30 – Power of Attorney vs. Conservatorship
3:20 – California’s Two Types: LPS vs. Probate Conservatorships
6:20 – Limited Conservatorships & Developmental Disabilities
8:45 – Family Conflicts and Conservatorship Petitions
12:00 – Elder Abuse, Scammers, and Legal Gray Areas
15:00 – When Alcoholism Meets Estate Risk
18:00 – LPS Limitations and Involuntary Treatment
20:00 – The Ethics of Inheritance and Intervention
22:40 – Ladle Murder Case & Probate Fallout
27:00 – Conservatorship vs. Trust Disputes
30:00 – Why Planning Documents Can Still Fail
32:00 – Teaching Law, Fatherhood, and Career Legacy
35:30 – Roller Derby, Road Trips, and Real Life
37:00 – Real Conservatorship Case: Mom, Power of Attorney & APS
41:00 – Memory Care vs. Home Care Dilemmas
43:30 – Uzzel's Favorite Outcome: Restoring Family Connection
44:15 – Teaser for Part 3: “Enter the Mediator…”

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Ronald L. Greenwald

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Uzzel S. Branson IV, Senior Attorney

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