Defining Conservatorship in Palos Verdes Caregiving

What is a conservatorship?

Conservatorship and adult guardianship are essentially the same thing. If someone can't make important decisions for herself (because of Alzheimer or special needs for example), a judge appoints someone to make those decisions for her. Decisions made by the conservator have the legal backing of the court. The conservator might be appointed to decide about her finances, medical and personal care, or both.

Someone is appointed to make decisions about the elder's medical care and other aspects of her personal life. There are several advantages and disadvantages of having this done. 

Advantages

• Lets family members know that someone is making decisions
• Gives clear legal authority to deal with third parties
• Provides a process to have a judge approve major decisions

Disadvantages

• Costly to set up, requiring a lawyer, legal papers, and a court hearing
• Time-consuming, including extensive ongoing paperwork
• Can be humiliating for an older adult who is still somewhat capable
• Can be emotionally difficult if family members disagree about who should be conservator

A-1 Home Care is dedicated to promoting good care for conservatees in Palos Verdes, Torrance, Pasadena, and other cities in the area. We encourage local seniors who have recently suffered a from cancer to consider these facts. Our agency is A+ rated with the BBB and a member of the National Care Planning Council.

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