What are the essential responsibilities of the Public Guardian when appointed as conservator?
The Superior Court may appoint the Public Guardian as conservator of the person, conservator of the estate or both conservator of person and estate. The following is a brief overview of the responsibilities of each: • Conservator of the Person Arranges for the conservatee’s placement, protection and care. Also, coordinates and oversees the delivery of needed services. • Conservator of the Estate Manages the conservatee’s finances, locates and controls conservatee property, collects income, pays bills, invests the conservatee’s money and protects estate assets.
