Who can be a guardian or conservator of an adult?
Any person, age 21 or older may be appointed as a guardian and/or conservator. However, under Colorado law, long-term care providers are prohibited from serving as guardian or conservator for a person for whom they provide care unless related by blood, marriage or adoption. (C.R.S. 15-14-413(5)) In addition, professional guardians and conservators (who earn a fee for their services) may not serve the same person as both: • guardian/conservator • guardian/direct service providers; or • conservator/direct service provider. (C.R.S.
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