Get GC-020 Notice Of Hearing Guardianship Or Conservatorship (Probate Guardianships And

When someone begins a conservatorship proceeding, a judge must hear evidence on the person's mental capacity. If the judge concludes that a conservator is necessary, he or she will appoint one -- commonly, the spouse or adult child. ... If that happens, the judge follows preferences established by state law.

The conservator has the power to collect all the conservatee's assets, pay bills, make investments, etc. The conservator must seek court supervision for major transactions, such as purchase or sale of property, borrowing money, or gifting of assets.

Under a Probate Conservatorship, the conservator may not place the conservatee into a locked mental institution against his or her will. ... An LPS conservatorship must be initiated by the county government; it cannot be petitioned for by a spouse or relative.

A guardian of the person is responsible for decisions about care provisions and living arrangements of the ward. ... A guardian of the estate, also known as a conservator, is charged with the ward's property and financial affairs.

Adult Guardianship. If a court appoints someone to take care of financial matters, that person is usually called a "conservator of the estate," while a person in charge of medical and personal decisions is a "conservator of the person." An incapacitated person may need just one type of representative, or both.

In some cases, the court will require a bond from the guardian to protect the ward financially. ... However, the guardian is personally liable on the contract if the contract so specifies.

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