WHAT IS A CONSERVATORSHIP?
A Conservatorship is a court-supervised process whereby the court appoints a person or entity (i.e. the Conservator) to be in charge of the affairs of and make decisions for another person (i.e. the Conservatee), whom the court determines is unable to do so due to an incapacity, such as Alzheimer's or dementia. A court may appoint a Conservator of the person to provide for personal care of and make medical decisions for the Conservatee. A court may also appoint a Conservator of the estate to manage the Conservatee's finances. A family member, friend, or private professional may serve as Conservator.
A proper estate plan, which includes a Living Trust and Powers of Attorney, may avoid the need for a Conservatorship by giving another person authority to make medical decisions for you or manage your financial affairs in the event you become incapacitated.
But when there are no effective alternatives, a Conservatorship may be the appropriate option. Please contact us to schedule a FREE CONSULTATION to discuss your situation and determine whether a Conservatorship is a appropriate.
