When a family member is unable to make responsible decisions about their finances, property, living situations or care due to age or disability, a court may appoint a guardian or conservator. A guardian makes personal decisions for the vulnerable person, such as where to live, medical decisions, education and training. A conservator makes financial decisions and may have the authority to pay bills, invest assets, and perform other financial functions.
People who may need a guardian or conservator include minor children being raised by grandparents, aunts and uncles, or older siblings, adults with mental or physical disabilities severe enough to deprive them of the ability to make decisions for themselves, and elderly with severely diminished mental capacity.
People who may need a guardian or conservator include minor children being raised by grandparents, aunts and uncles, or older siblings, adults with mental or physical disabilities severe enough to deprive them of the ability to make decisions for themselves, and elderly with severely diminished mental capacity.