Such status hearings are mandated in conservatorship cases to monitor the conservatorship and ensure the conservators are acting with care and diligence in the management of the conservatee's affairs (California Probate Code § 2401). The court will also regularly approve requested fees such as the case with Spears. At least 90 days after being appointed, the conservator may petition the court for payment of services and the Court generally will order payment of reasonable compensation (California Probate Code §2640).
For more information about Conservatorships in California contact an Experienced California Probate Attorney.