Conservatorship of the Person


A conservator of the person is responsible for matters involving the conservatee’s personal care and well-being. Depending on the authority granted by the court, those responsibilities may include arranging for appropriate housing, medical care, meals, clothing, transportation, education, and other services necessary to support the conservatee’s health and safety. The conservator must encourage the conservatee’s independence and participation in decisions whenever reasonably possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

A conservator of the person is responsible for matters affecting the conservatee’s personal care, health, safety, and well-being. Depending upon the authority granted, the conservator’s duties may include arranging for appropriate housing, meals, clothing, medical care, transportation, education, and supportive services.

The conservator must encourage the conservatee to participate in decisions and remain as independent as reasonably possible.

Yes. In some cases, the same person is appointed as conservator of both the person and the estate. In other cases, the court appoints different people because the roles require different skills or because separate appointments better protect the conservatee.