"A judge appoints a person, called a conservator, to care for another adult who is found to be incompetent of handling either their personal or financial affairs, according to the Santa Clara County Superior Court. "Imagine the decisions that you can make in your life," said Elijah Keyes, a certified specialist in probate, trust and state law based in San Jose. "What a judge in a conservatorship does is to appoint a representative to make those decisions for you.""
"A conservatorship of a person entails someone overseeing the decisions in a person's life - from the food they eat to medical care decisions, Keyes said. A conservatorship of an estate asserts control over a person's money and assets. The conservator will have different levels of responsibility depending on the case - ranging from paying the bills to ensuring the conservatee's pets get medical care, said Carlotta Royal, social services program manager for Santa Clara County."
Conservatorships assign a conservator to care for adults who cannot competently manage personal or financial affairs. A conservatorship of the person covers daily life decisions, medical care, and personal needs, while a conservatorship of the estate controls money and assets. Conservator responsibilities vary from bill-paying to arranging veterinary care for pets. An LPS conservatorship applies to people who are gravely disabled and lack capacity to manage any part of their lives. A limited conservatorship serves adults with developmental disabilities. Probate conservatorships address those who cannot manage affairs or who are susceptible to undue influence, including people with dementia or traumatic brain injuries.
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