Conservatorship

Conservatorship is when a person is appointed by the court to care for someone who cannot handle their own financial matters or take care of themselves physically.  If a person suffers from an incurable disease, is involved in a debilitating accident, or is too aged and infirm to manage their own affairs, state law might require the court to appoint a conservator.  The conservator is given the authority to make financial decisions and to handle the financial affairs, under court supervision, of a person who lacks the capacity to manage their own. 
Typically, the conservator is paid for their services, and there may be attorney fees as well.  The costs and expenses of a conservatorship are paid by the estate.  Please contact us for more information on your conservatorship or estate planning needs.