Conservatorship
A conservatorship is a court-ordered arrangement where a judge appoints a conservator to manage the personal affairs and/or finances of an adult (the conservatee) who is unable to care for themselves or their own affairs. The conservator is legally responsible for providing care for the conservatee’s daily needs, managing their finances, and making decisions on their behalf. The conservatee is the adult who is unable to manage their own affairs, often due to a disability, illness, or age-related decline. There are different types of conservatorships
- Conservatorship of the Person: Focuses on the conservatee's personal care, including living arrangements, medical care, and daily activities.
- Conservatorship of the Estate: Deals with the conservatee's financial matters, including managing assets, paying bills, and making financial decisions.
- Conservatorship of the Person and Estate: Combines both aspects, where the conservator manages both the conservatee's personal and financial affairs.
- Limited Conservatorship: A limited conservatorship grants the conservator specific powers, while the conservatee retains other rights and responsibilities.
- Mental Health Conservatorship: These are for people with serious mental illness who need special care, and are typically initiated by treatment staff at a hospital.
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