Who Acts as Conservator?
The Conservator appointed can be either you, another family member or friend, or a private professional conservator. Private professional conservators are often appointed where there is no family member or friend available with sufficient time to take care of the conservatee. Private professional conservators care for elderly adults for a fee. They are required to file annual information statements with the county Clerk. The County Clerk orders background fingerprint checks on them from the Department of Justice and, optionally, from the F.B.I., with annual updates. Private professionals conservators charge anywhere from $50/hour to $150/hour for their services. They often delegate some of their more time-consuming work to their staff at more affordable hourly rates. For example, when conservatees wish to stay in their home, professional conservators often need to hire companions or caretakers to live with the conservatee and provide 24-hour care. Over the years, the Law Offices of Tho
