Conservatorships

A conservatorship is a legal arrangement where the court appoints someone (called a conservator) to manage the personal or financial affairs of another person who can no longer do so on their own. This often happens when someone is elderly, has a disability, or has experienced an illness or injury that affects their ability to make decisions.

There are generally two types:

Conservator of the person: makes decisions about healthcare, living arrangements, and personal care.

Conservator of the estate: manages money, property, and financial matters.

Conservatorships are designed to protect vulnerable individuals, but they also limit that person’s independence. Because of this, courts only put them in place when absolutely necessary, and the conservator must report regularly to the court to ensure the individual’s needs are being met. If you are interested in learning more about how to set up a conservatorship, please schedule a consultation with us, and we would be happy to assist you.