A conservatorship is a court order that deems a person fully or partially incapable be subject to the legal control of another person. The conservator is responsible for the assets and finances of the incapacitated person. Many jurisdictions use the term "guardian of the person" to refer to the same legal principle. It may be necessary to petition a court to appoint a conservator for persons who:

• Have physical or mental problems that prevent them from managing their own financial affairs
• Have no person already legally authorized to assume responsibility for them, and
• Where other kinds of assistance with financial management will not adequately protect them.

Free Legal Forms

• Duties Of Guardian (Probate Guardianship of Children)
  This form acknowledges that you have been appointed as the guardian of a child by the probate court and that you have received a copy of your … more
• Guardianship Pamphlet (Probate Guardianships for Children)
  This pamphlet provides basic information about probate guardianships for children. It includes general information about court procedures, the … more