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Conservator acts on behalf of a person needing assistance and protection.

Conservatee is the person needing the assistance and protection.

Some states use different terminology; accordingly other states may refer to an equivalent case as a "guardianship."

 

Conservatorships/Guardianships

In a conservatorship, the Court appoints someone - called the Conservator - to act on behalf of a person needing assistance and protection - the Conservatee. California has Conservatorships exclusively to protect an adult (18 years of age or over); and Guardianships to protect minors (less than 18).
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This section provides information on the questions listed below. Use the hyperlinks below to go directly to a section or use the next link at the top or bottom right to view each page in the recommended sequence.

(2) Are there different types of Conservatorships?

(3) Who chooses whether the Conservatorship will be for the Person or Estate?

(4) How do I know if a Conservatorship is needed?

(5) How is a Conservatorship established?

(6) Who determines Capacity?

(7) What are the usual costs of a Conservatorship?

    
   
 
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