guardianships & conservatorships

guardianship

A guardian is a person appointed by the court to be in charge of the health and welfare of a person who is unable to be in charge of their own health and welfare.

conservator-ship

A conservator is a person appointed by the court to manage the finances of a person who is unable to manage their own finances.

less restrictive alternativEs

A guardianship or conservatorship is not always necessary.