A conservatorship is necessary for those individuals who have neither a power of attorney or healthcare directive, and have lost the ability to make informed decisions and/or care for themselves. A conservatorship may also be necessary for other reasons, such as an invalid or fraudulent power of attorney document.

Why would someone have a conservatorship?

A conservatorship is a way for someone to assume legal guardianship over an adult. Families often use conservatorships to help deal with the mounting medical, financial and mental health needs of a parent. The status of a conservatorship is dependent on the capacity of the individual to make decisions on their own.

Who qualifies for conservatorship?

To qualify for the LPS Conservatorship, the person must be gravely disabled and have a serious mental illness. If there are no other alternatives to help them in the recovery of their impairment, LPS Conservatorship applies.