Conservatorships
Conservatorships
When a loved one becomes incapacitated and can no longer manage their finances or is incapable of making decisions concerning his or her well-being, family members or concerned individuals can ask the probate court to protect the incapacitated person by appointing a conservator.
There are two types of conservatorships: conservatorships of the estate and conservatorships of the person. Whether the court appoints a conservator of the estate or a conservator of the person, the conservator has many important responsibilities and obligations.
A conservator of the estate manages the incapacitated person’s (the “conservatee”) financial affairs. The conservator is responsible for, among other things, paying bills and receiving income of the conservatee, managing investments, paying taxes, and protecting the conservatee’s assets.
A conservator of the person is responsible for managing the conservatee’s daily needs and regular care. Typically, this includes making decisions regarding food, clothing, housing, transportation, recreation, and healthcare for the conservatee.
L&D attorneys have experience establishing and administering conservatorships in California. We understand the difficulties families face when a loved one becomes incapacitated, and can help during this challenging time.