Conservatorship

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In United States law, conservatorship is when a protector or guardian is appointed by a court judge to manage the financial affairs for another person. This is usually because that person is old or has physical or mental health problems.^[1] People in a conservatorship are called conservatees. Conservatees are usually adults. A person in guardianship is called a "ward". The term ward is usually used in reference to minors (people under age 18). Conservatorship may also be used for corporations or organizations.

1. ↑ "What is a Conservatorship". Expert Law. Archived from the original on March 8, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2021.