Why is there a Public Guardian’s office? Why does the County get involved?
The Public Guardian operates under the authority and direction of the California Superior Court to provide conservatorship of a person and/or estate of an individual who is unable to make decisions in their own best interest or who are unable to resist undue influence, when there is no family member or responsible party who is willing or able to act as conservator. The Public Guardian’s office is a safety net for individuals who have nowhere else to turn.
