Empowering Individuals: Understanding Conservatorship and Guardianship
Exploring the Concept of Conservatorship and Guardianship Defining Conservatorship Conservatorship is a legal agreement where a court designates an individual or entity (the conservator) to oversee the financial matters and/or daily activities of another person (the conservatee) who is incapable of doing so due to physical or mental constraints. Varieties of Conservatorship There are two primary forms of conservatorship recognized in New York: 1. Personal Conservatorship This form of conservatorship empowers the conservator to make personal decisions on behalf of the conservatee, including healthcare, living arrangements, and daily care. 2. Financial Conservatorship This type of conservatorship grants the conservator the authority to handle the financial affairs of the conservatee, such as bill payments, investment management, and asset handling. Understanding Guardianship