Conservatorship is a legal arrangement where a person or organization, known as a conservator, is appointed by the court to make important decisions on behalf of another person, known as the conservatee, who is unable to make those decisions themselves due to physical or mental incapacity.

A conservator can be a family member, a close friend, a professional conservator, or even a public or private agency. The court will consider the best interests of the conservatee when appointing a conservator.

The responsibilities of a conservator may include managing the conservatee’s finances, making medical decisions, arranging for housing and care, and ensuring the conservatee’s overall well-being. The specific responsibilities will depend on the court’s orders and the conservatee’s needs.

To establish a conservatorship, an interested party must file a petition with the court. The court will then evaluate the conservatee’s capacity and determine whether a conservatorship is necessary. If so, a hearing will be held to appoint a conservator.

Yes, a conservatorship can be terminated if the conservatee’s capacity improves or if there is no longer a need for the conservatorship. A petition must be filed with the court to request termination, and the court will evaluate the conservatee’s current circumstances before making a decision.

If there is disagreement among family members regarding the conservatorship, the court will consider all viewpoints and make a decision based on the best interests of the conservatee. The court may also appoint a neutral third party, such as a professional conservator, to act as the conservator.