Peter Falk proposed conservatorship update

Judge grants meeting between Falk and daughter
Associated Press
February 23, 2009
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge says Peter Falk’s daughter can meet with her ailing father.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Aviva K. Bobb on Monday granted Catherine Falk a 30-minute supervised meeting with her father within 30 days.

Catherine Falk’s attorney says she has not seen the former Columbo actor in approximately six months. She has filed to establish a conservatorship for her father, who she stated has Alzheimer’s disease. Her attorney said Monday he does not know to what degree the illness has progressed.

Bobb barred anyone from discussing the meeting publicly afterward. Attorneys for Falk’s wife, Shera, declined to comment.

Catherine Falk gave the thumbs-up sign and said “Thank God” after hearing Bobb’s ruling.

Attorney: Peter Falk’s care is adequate
Associated Press
February 20, 2009
USATODAY.com
http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2009-02-20-peter-falk_N.htm
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Documents show that an attorney who has met with Peter Falk does not believe the actor needs to be placed under a conservatorship.

In a report filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Clark R. Byam writes that he sees no need for Falk’s daughter to be placed in control of the 81-year-old actor’s personal and financial affairs.

Byam was appointed by a judge to evaluate Falk’s status and represent his interests.

Falk’s daughter, Catherine Falk, petitioned to take over her father’s affairs in December, claiming that he has Alzheimer’s disease.

A hearing on whether to establish a conservatorship is scheduled for Monday.

Byam’s report notes that a probate investigator’s report came to a different conclusion and recommends establishing a conservatorship.

Byam also details a visit with Falk in which he described the actor as “well-dressed, clean and composed.”