What is a conservatorship?
A conservatorship is a court procedure to take care of you or your estate in the event you become incapacitated. If you become incapacitated, another person can usually step in and make decisions if his or her name is listed on your assets. The need for a conservatorship can often be eliminated with a durable power of attorney, a healthcare power of attorney, or both. These documents can also avoid costly and time-consuming court procedures to establish a conservatorship.
