A guardian is normally a person who is legally responsible for someone who is not yet at the legal age of adulthood. Many parents and guardians would agree that their children can seem ready for adult responsibilities well before the age of 18. But some people in...
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Guardianships and Conservatorships
Guardians and conservators have different everyday duties
Managing our own problems can seem more than enough in life. But family sometimes need a little more from us when they are not able to handle the more complicated parts of life. This is often assumed for children and a little trickier for adults without the capacities...
Do conservators ever get paid?
Many conservators in Connecticut are relatives of the people who need them. Several inherit the job from themselves, as guardians of minors who need help dealing with the more complicated aspects of life, because conservators only apply to people of adult age. But...
Connecticut couple bound by conservatorship
Conservatorship is a very important role for a person to take on. This is one of the reasons that probate judges are more likely to appoint a conservator who patently cares about a person independent of a legal obligation. Many assume that this personal connection...
Parents of autistic children may plan to become conservators
The phrase "on the spectrum" has become an amorphous idea for many people, some of whom think it applies to any strange behavior as a way to make themselves more comfortable. The term is no joke for relatives of people with actual autism spectrum disorders, and the...
Who needs a conservator and how is one appointed?
Most people are familiar with the concept of a guardian, especially when it concerns a child whose parents are somehow absent. Conservatorship, however, is often less understood even if some of the principles are similar to guardianship. Here are the answers to some...
How are conservators and guardians assigned?
One of the main functions of probate courts in Connecticut is the assignment of conservators and guardians for people who cannot legally handle their own affairs. Both positions carry a lot of power over a person's life, and they carry a lot of responsibility. As a...
What are an attorney’s powers after a conservatorship?
Conservatorships and guardianships are a good way to render help to people who cannot do it for themselves. The idea of a caretaker for people with mental disabilities or a lack of legal age is an excellent one, although a conservatorship does not mean a person is...
How and why do I become my relative’s legal guardian?
The term "legal guardian" may seem simple, but the implications of that title and its responsibility can be vital and complex. Connecticut assigns guardianships very carefully, and applicants for the position should know how the state does so. Why do guardianships...
How can we prevent fraud by guardians?
Probate courts help thousands of people in Connecticut have a better future by appointing a guardian or conservator to take care of their more complex needs. It is rare when a person abuses a guardianship, but friends and family can take action if it happens.How can a...