A general probate conservatorship may be appropriate when an adult is unable to care for personal needs or manage financial affairs because of dementia, illness, injury, cognitive impairment, or another condition. Depending upon the individual’s circumstances, the court may appoint a conservator of the person, a conservator of the estate, or both. A general conservatorship does not automatically remove every right from the conservatee; the court determines the authority granted to the conservator based upon the individual’s specific needs.
