My loved one is too disabled to manage his life; what can I do? |
  |
 Can I use her estate plan to help manage her life? |
 |
||
| What if my loved one has no estate plan? |
|||
 Can I use a conservatorship to manage his situation? |
|||
 What is a conservatorship? |
 |
A conservatorship is a court proceeding where a court appoints someone to serve as the “manager” of the incapacitated person. A manager (called the conservator) may be appointed after a screening process that includes review by a court investigator and a court appointed attorney. Depending on the scope of the court’s order, the conservator may be able to determine such things as where the elderly person lives, how his money is spent and what medical treatment to authorize. Once appointed, the conservator manages the incapacitated person under the guidance of the probate court. Conservators are required to post surety bonds as insurance, file verified accountings explaining their use of assets and obtain court permission before taking any extraordinary steps, such as changing residences or selling real property. The decision to commence a conservatorship should not be made lightly. We have counseled scores of families about these proceedings and will work with you to provide the best solution to your problems. |
|
| How do I establish a conservatorship? |
|||
| Who serves as the conservator? |
|||
| What happens if there is disagreement over who to appoint as conservator? |
|||
| My loved one is being victimized; what can I do? |
|||
| My loved one is in the hospital and I need to prepare for their death? |
|||