Conservatorship and guardianship for elderly parents

If your loved one becomes incapacitated without having a proper power of attorney prepared for health care or a durable power of attorney for financial matters, a conservatorship may be needed. In a conservatorship, the court appoints a conservator to take charge of the incapacitated person’s (the conservatee) personal needs, financial matters or both.

Q&A with the Experts on Conservatorship

What does a legal guardian do?
The term “legal guardian” has different meanings in different states. Guardianship (or conservatorship) covers an elderly ‘s money, safety and/or welfare.
How do I make sure I have the legal authority to make decisions on mom's behalf if the need arises?
To avoid a maze of bureaucratic hurdles and the frustration caused by an inability to act at precisely the time you need to, make sure your loved one has the proper legal documents in place.

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