What is the definition of an Incapacitated Adult?
An adult who has been found by a Court to be incapable of receiving and evaluating information effectively or responding to people, events, or environments to such an extent that the individual lacks the capacity to (i) meet the essential requirements for his health, care, safety, or therapeutic needs without the assistance or protection of a guardian or (ii) manage property or financial affairs or to provide for his or her support or the support of legal dependents without the assistance of a conservator. What is the definition of a Conservator? A Conservator is an individual who has obtained legal authority to manage the estate and financial affairs of an Incapacitated Adult. What is the definition of a Guardian? A Guardian is an individual who is appointed by the Court to be responsible for the personal affairs of an Incapacitated Adult, including responsibility for making decisions regarding the person’s support, care, health, safety, habilitation, education, therapeutic treatment,
