What a conservatorship is
A California court can appoint a conservator of the person, who handles care and living arrangements, a conservator of the estate, who manages finances, or both. The court supervises the conservator's work.
When it is needed
A conservatorship is usually needed when an adult can no longer make decisions and did not sign a durable power of attorney or advance health care directive, or when those documents do not cover what is needed.
Less restrictive options come first
California courts expect families to consider less restrictive alternatives. If your loved one can still sign documents, a power of attorney and health care directive may avoid a conservatorship altogether. Learn about powers of attorney.
What we handle
Evaluating whether a conservatorship is the right path, preparing and filing the petition, notices, the court investigator process, and the hearing.