A conservatorship is a legal concept in which a judge appoints a person or organization to manage the financial affairs and/or personal care of another individual who is unable to do so themselves.

A limited conservatorship is a type of conservatorship that grants the conservator specific powers and responsibilities over the conservatee’s affairs. This type of conservatorship is often used for individuals with developmental disabilities or mental health issues who are still able to make some decisions on their own.

A general conservatorship is a type of conservatorship that grants the conservator broad powers and responsibilities over the conservatee’s affairs. This type of conservatorship is often used for individuals who are unable to make decisions for themselves due to advanced age, dementia, or other incapacitating conditions.